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Leximin Population Ethics

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  • Rossert, W.
  • Donaldson, D.

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  • Blackorby, C. & Rossert, W. & Donaldson, D., 1994. "Leximin Population Ethics," Working Papers 9412, University of Waterloo, Department of Economics.
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