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Fiscal equalization, capitalization and the flypaper effect

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  • Vermeulen, W.
  • Allers, Maarten

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  • Vermeulen, W. & Allers, Maarten, 2014. "Fiscal equalization, capitalization and the flypaper effect," Research Report 14023-EEF, University of Groningen, Research Institute SOM (Systems, Organisations and Management).
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