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Do Lower Top Marginal Tax Rates Slow the Income Growth of Workers?

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  • Liam C. Malloy, 2016. "Do Lower Top Marginal Tax Rates Slow the Income Growth of Workers?," LABOUR, CEIS, vol. 30(1), pages 61-87, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:labour:v:30:y:2016:i:1:p:61-87
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