| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5061206 | Economics Letters | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This note generalizes the value of life to incorporate the preferences for descendants of a dynastically altruistic decision-maker. It derives the value of progeny and shows how it depends on the Benthamite vs. Millian nature of dynastic altruism.
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Authors
Michael Kuhn, Stefan Wrzaczek, Jim Oeppen,