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The Regressivity of Unemployment Insurance: Identification of the Income Effect Through the July 1999 Legislation

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  • Mário Centeno
  • Álvaro A. Novo

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  • Mário Centeno & Álvaro A. Novo, 2007. "The Regressivity of Unemployment Insurance: Identification of the Income Effect Through the July 1999 Legislation," Economic Bulletin and Financial Stability Report Articles and Banco de Portugal Economic Studies, Banco de Portugal, Economics and Research Department.
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