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The dynamics of government debt

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  • Meijdam, A.C.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • van de Ven, M.E.A.J.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Verbon, H.A.A.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

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  • Meijdam, A.C. & van de Ven, M.E.A.J. & Verbon, H.A.A., 1996. "The dynamics of government debt," Other publications TiSEM fe596a12-d037-49c2-817b-3, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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    2. Karl Farmer, 2006. "Reducing Public Debt under Dynamic Efficiency: Transitional Dynamics in Diamond's OLG Model," Atlantic Economic Journal, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 34(2), pages 195-208, June.
    3. Sergio Clavijo Vergara, 2004. "Requisitos Para La Estabilidad Fiscal: Un Balance Y La Agenda," Revista ESPE - Ensayos Sobre Política Económica, Banco de la República, vol. 22(46-1), pages 146-185, December.
    4. Theo Leers & Lex Meijdam & Harrie A. A Verbon, 2001. "The Politics of Pension Reform under Ageing," CESifo Working Paper Series 521, CESifo.

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