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Eight market-oriented proposals that reduce income inequality

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This paper outlines eight policies that are likely to lead to greater equality through an increased reliance on the market.

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  • Dean Baker, 2017. "Eight market-oriented proposals that reduce income inequality," AEI Economic Perspectives, American Enterprise Institute, January.
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