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Motivation or rationalisation? Causal relations between ethics, norms and tax compliance

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  • Wenzel, Michael, 2005. "Motivation or rationalisation? Causal relations between ethics, norms and tax compliance," Journal of Economic Psychology, Elsevier, vol. 26(4), pages 491-508, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:joepsy:v:26:y:2005:i:4:p:491-508
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