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[The question for the behavioral disciplines is simply] what is better, and how do we get there?

Kenneth E. Boulding

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Kenneth E. Boulding
Age: 83 †
Born: 1910
Born: January 18
Died: 1993
Died: March 18
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Economist
Philosopher
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University Teacher
City of Liverpool
Kenneth Ewart Boulding
Behavioral
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Simply
Better

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