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The Evolution of Top Incomes: A Historical and International Perspective

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Thomas Piketty
Emmanuel Saez

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Volume (Year): 96 (2006)
Issue (Month): 2 (May)
Pages: 200-205
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  2. Dew-Becker, Ian & Gordon, Robert J, 2005. "Where did the Productivity Growth Go? Inflation Dynamics and the Distribution of Income," CEPR Discussion Papers 5419, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers. [Downloadable!] (restricted)
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  3. Emmanuel Saez & Michael R. Veall, 2005. "The Evolution of High Incomes in Northern America: Lessons from Canadian Evidence," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 95(3), pages 831-849, June. [Downloadable!]
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