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Do States Play Welfare Games?

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  • Figlio, David N.
  • Kolpin, Van W.
  • Reid, William E.

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  • Figlio, David N. & Kolpin, Van W. & Reid, William E., 1999. "Do States Play Welfare Games?," Journal of Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 46(3), pages 437-454, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:juecon:v:46:y:1999:i:3:p:437-454
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