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Statistical inference of progressivity dominance: an application to health care financing distributions

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  • Klavus, Jan, 2001. "Statistical inference of progressivity dominance: an application to health care financing distributions," Journal of Health Economics, Elsevier, vol. 20(3), pages 363-377, May.
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