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Original Articles

Ethical Theories and the Cost–Benefit Analysis-Based Ex Ante Evaluation of Transport Policies and Plans

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Pages 743-760 | Received 24 Jan 2013, Accepted 08 Oct 2013, Published online: 27 Nov 2013

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