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Inequality aversion and diminishing sensitivity

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  • Hill, Sarah A. & Neilson, William, 2007. "Inequality aversion and diminishing sensitivity," Journal of Economic Psychology, Elsevier, vol. 28(2), pages 143-153, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:joepsy:v:28:y:2007:i:2:p:143-153
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