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The value of explicit randomization in the tax code

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  • PESTIEAU, P.
  • POSSEN, U. M.
  • SLUTSKY, S. M.

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  • Pestieau, P. & Possen, U. M. & Slutsky, S. M., 1998. "The value of explicit randomization in the tax code," LIDAM Reprints CORE 1300, Université catholique de Louvain, Center for Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE).
    • Handle: RePEc:cor:louvrp:1300
    Note: In : Journal of Public Economics, 67, 87-103, 1998
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