On a fallacy in the Kaldor–Hicks efficiency–equity analysis
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Kaldor–Hicks criterion; Wealth maximization; Efficiency; Equity; Law and economics; Cost-benefit analysis; D6; K;All these keywords.
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- D6 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics
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