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Capital, corporate income taxes, and catastrophe insurance

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  • Niehaus, Greg

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  • Harrington, Scott E. & Niehaus, Greg, 2003. "Capital, corporate income taxes, and catastrophe insurance," Journal of Financial Intermediation, Elsevier, vol. 12(4), pages 365-389, October.
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