Economics of freedom : theory, measurement, and policy implications

"What is freedom? Canwemeasure it? Does it affect policy? This book develops an original measure of freedom called autonomy freedom, consistent with J. S. Mill's view of autonomy, and applies it to issues in policy and political design. The work pursues three aims. First, it extends classi...

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Main Author: Bavetta, Sebastiano
Other Authors: Navarra, Pietro
Format: Printed Book
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Subjects:
Economics
Liberty
Autonomy
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