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Precision vs Bias in Choosing Welfare Measures

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  • Alston, Julian M.
  • Larson, Douglas M.

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  • Alston, Julian M. & Larson, Douglas M., 1992. "Precision vs Bias in Choosing Welfare Measures," Working Papers 232414, University of California, Davis, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ucdavw:232414
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.232414
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