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Games Pythagoreans Play

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  • Donald K. Richter

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This paper critically evaluates the theoretical basis of a variety of welfare change measures. It does this in a unified fashion by examining the basic mathematical framework underlying the consumer's surplus analysis. In particular, the place of Harberger's welfare measure within this basic framework is discussed.

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  • Donald K. Richter, 1977. "Games Pythagoreans Play," Public Finance Review, , vol. 5(4), pages 495-515, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:pubfin:v:5:y:1977:i:4:p:495-515
    DOI: 10.1177/109114217700500407
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