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Should South Africa Adopt Numerical Fiscal Rules?1

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  • F.K. Siebrits & E. Calitz, 2004. "Should South Africa Adopt Numerical Fiscal Rules?1," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 72(4), pages 759-783, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:sajeco:v:72:y:2004:i:4:p:759-783
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1813-6982.2004.tb00133.x
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