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Variable-population extensions of social aggregation theorems

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  • Charles Blackorby
  • Walter Bossert
  • David Donaldson

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  • Charles Blackorby & Walter Bossert & David Donaldson, 2007. "Variable-population extensions of social aggregation theorems," Social Choice and Welfare, Springer;The Society for Social Choice and Welfare, vol. 28(4), pages 567-589, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sochwe:v:28:y:2007:i:4:p:567-589
    DOI: 10.1007/s00355-006-0188-x
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