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Causes of Fiscal Illusion: Lack of Information or Lack of Attention?

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  • Søren Serritzlew
  • Jens Blom-Hansen

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  • Martin Baekgaard & Søren Serritzlew & Jens Blom-Hansen, 2016. "Causes of Fiscal Illusion: Lack of Information or Lack of Attention?," Public Budgeting & Finance, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 36(2), pages 26-44, June.
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