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Abstract
"This paper extends the comparison of classical and average utilitarianism from a static to a dynamic and endogenously growing economy. Using a stylised endogenous growth framework, it confirms that the Benthamite population growth rate exceeds the Millian growth rate. In terms of the rate of growth of per capita income, the reverse is true. Having the standard of living often increasing under the Benthamite criterion, our results thereby depart significantly from 'the repugnant conclusion' levelled against classical utilitarianism." excerptKeywords: Demographic Factors; Economic Factors; Income; Population; Population Dynamics; Population Growth; Socioeconomic Factors; Standard Of Living; Theoretical Studies; World
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Year: 1995 PMID: 12289751 DOI: 10.1007/bf00172039
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Popul Econ ISSN: 0933-1433