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Social Security: Universal Versus Earnings-dependent Benefits

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  • Jorge Soares, 2012. "Social Security: Universal Versus Earnings-dependent Benefits," Economica, London School of Economics and Political Science, vol. 79(316), pages 611-640, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:econom:v:79:y:2012:i:316:p:611-640
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