Review of Matthew D. Adler: Well-Being and Fair Distribution. Beyond Cost-Benefit Analysis [Book Review]

Social Choice and Welfare 42 (1):245-54 (2014)
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Abstract

In this extended book review, I summarize Adler's views and critically analyze his key arguments on the measurement of well-being and the foundations of prioritarianism.

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