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The comparative efficiency of ad valorem and specific taxes under monopoly and monopsony

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  • Hamilton, Stephen F., 1999. "The comparative efficiency of ad valorem and specific taxes under monopoly and monopsony," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 63(2), pages 235-238, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:63:y:1999:i:2:p:235-238
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