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Ethical preferences in the presence of resource constraints

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  • Geir B. Asheim, 1996. "Ethical preferences in the presence of resource constraints," Nordic Journal of Political Economy, Nordic Journal of Political Economy, vol. 23, pages 55-67.
    • Handle: RePEc:noj:journl:v:23:y:1996:p:55-67
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