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This paper considers a range of infinite exchange problems, including one recent example discussed by Barrett and Arntzenius, and propose a general taxonomy based on cardinality considerations and the possibility of identifying and tracking the units of exchange.

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  1. Centre for Philosophy, Department of Government, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, U.K

    Michael Scott

  2. Department of Mathematics, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

    Alexander Scott

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Scott, M., Scott, A. Infinite Exchange Problems. Theor Decis 57, 397–406 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11238-005-0120-3

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