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The importance of taxes in entrepreneurial decisions: an analysis of practicing physicians’ behavior

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  • Jochen Hundsdoerfer & Christina Sichtmann, 2009. "The importance of taxes in entrepreneurial decisions: an analysis of practicing physicians’ behavior," Review of Managerial Science, Springer, vol. 3(1), pages 19-40, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:rvmgts:v:3:y:2009:i:1:p:19-40
    DOI: 10.1007/s11846-008-0023-0
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    • H20 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - General
    • H31 - Public Economics - - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents - - - Household

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