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Studying Optimal Paternalism, Illustrated by a Model of Sin Taxes

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  • Ted O'Donoghue
  • Matthew Rabin

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  • Ted O'Donoghue & Matthew Rabin, 2003. "Studying Optimal Paternalism, Illustrated by a Model of Sin Taxes," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 93(2), pages 186-191, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:93:y:2003:i:2:p:186-191
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/000282803321947029
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