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Why should Governments Redistribute Income?

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  • Gaute Torsvik, 1996. "Why should Governments Redistribute Income?," Nordic Journal of Political Economy, Nordic Journal of Political Economy, vol. 23, pages 105-120.
    • Handle: RePEc:noj:journl:v:23:y:1996:p:105-120
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