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A simple proof of the efficiency of the poll tax

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  • Michael Smart, 1998. "A simple proof of the efficiency of the poll tax," Working Papers msmart-98-02, University of Toronto, Department of Economics.
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    1. Peck, Richard M., 1998. "The inefficiency of the poll tax," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 67(2), pages 241-252, February.
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    1. GRAZZINI, Lisa, 2000. "Ad valorem and per unit taxation in an oligopoly model," LIDAM Discussion Papers CORE 2000054, Université catholique de Louvain, Center for Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE).
    2. Beáta Blechová, 2012. "Progresivní nebo "rovná" daň - ekonomické i politické dilema [Progressive or "Flat" Tax - Economic and Political Dilemma]," Politická ekonomie, Prague University of Economics and Business, vol. 2012(5), pages 649-667.
    3. Michael Smart, 2002. "Reforming the Direct–Indirect Tax Mix," International Tax and Public Finance, Springer;International Institute of Public Finance, vol. 9(2), pages 143-155, March.

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    • H21 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Efficiency; Optimal Taxation

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