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Political uncertainty and the earmarking of environmental taxes

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  • Brett, Craig & Keen, Michael, 2000. "Political uncertainty and the earmarking of environmental taxes," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 75(3), pages 315-340, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:75:y:2000:i:3:p:315-340
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