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The geometry of optimal taxation: a primal approach

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  • Claudia Hermeling

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  • Martin Barbie & Claudia Hermeling, 2009. "The geometry of optimal taxation: a primal approach," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 39(1), pages 129-155, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:39:y:2009:i:1:p:129-155
    DOI: 10.1007/s00199-007-0314-8
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    Keywords

    Optimal taxation; H21; E61; E62;
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    JEL classification:

    • H21 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Efficiency; Optimal Taxation
    • E61 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Policy Objectives; Policy Designs and Consistency; Policy Coordination
    • E62 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Fiscal Policy; Modern Monetary Theory

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