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Equity theory and the voluntary provision of public goods

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  • Chan, Kenneth S.
  • Godby, Rob
  • Mestelman, Stuart
  • Muller, R. Andrew

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  • Chan, Kenneth S. & Godby, Rob & Mestelman, Stuart & Muller, R. Andrew, 1997. "Equity theory and the voluntary provision of public goods," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 32(3), pages 349-364, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jeborg:v:32:y:1997:i:3:p:349-364
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