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The political valuation of life

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  • Marion Fourcade, 2009. "The political valuation of life," Regulation & Governance, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 3(3), pages 291-297, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:reggov:v:3:y:2009:i:3:p:291-297
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-5991.2009.01058.x
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