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Inequality Aversion, Efficiency, and Maximin Preferences in Simple Distribution Experiments: Comment

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  • Ernst Fehr
  • Michael Naef
  • Klaus M. Schmidt

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  • Ernst Fehr & Michael Naef & Klaus M. Schmidt, 2006. "Inequality Aversion, Efficiency, and Maximin Preferences in Simple Distribution Experiments: Comment," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 96(5), pages 1912-1917, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:96:y:2006:i:5:p:1912-1917
    DOI: 10.1257/aer.96.5.1912
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    2. Ernst Fehr & Klaus M. Schmidt, 1999. "A Theory of Fairness, Competition, and Cooperation," The Quarterly Journal of Economics, President and Fellows of Harvard College, vol. 114(3), pages 817-868.
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