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How does ageing affect the welfare state?

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  • Galasso, Vincenzo & Profeta, Paola, 2007. "How does ageing affect the welfare state?," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 23(2), pages 554-563, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:23:y:2007:i:2:p:554-563
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