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Intergenerational equity: sup, inf, lim sup, and lim inf

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  • Christopher Chambers, 2009. "Intergenerational equity: sup, inf, lim sup, and lim inf," Social Choice and Welfare, Springer;The Society for Social Choice and Welfare, vol. 32(2), pages 243-252, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sochwe:v:32:y:2009:i:2:p:243-252
    DOI: 10.1007/s00355-008-0321-0
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