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Income distribution, government transfers, and the problem of unequal influence

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  • Burkett, John P.
  • Putterman, Louis

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  • Bassett, William F. & Burkett, John P. & Putterman, Louis, 1999. "Income distribution, government transfers, and the problem of unequal influence," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 207-228, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:15:y:1999:i:2:p:207-228
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