Ethics, social choice theory and the theory of economic policyFootnote†

The author has benefited from conversations and correspondence with David Braybrooke, James M. Buchanan, Edward T. Haefele, Richard Hertz, James C. Moore, Elinor Ostrum and Robert P. Parks. The financial support provided by the National Science Foundation Grant No. GS‐36214 is gratefully acknowledged.

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