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Social Security

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  • Peter Diamond, 2004. "Social Security," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 94(1), pages 1-24, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:94:y:2004:i:1:p:1-24
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/000282804322970670
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