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Immigration and the public transfer system: Some empirical evidence for Switzerland

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  • Thomas Straubhaar

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  • René Weber & Thomas Straubhaar, 1996. "Immigration and the public transfer system: Some empirical evidence for Switzerland," Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer;Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), vol. 132(2), pages 330-355, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:weltar:v:132:y:1996:i:2:p:330-355
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02707810
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    Keywords

    C21; H22; H50;
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    JEL classification:

    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • H22 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Incidence
    • H50 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - General

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