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The inefficiency of the poll tax

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  • Peck, Richard M., 1998. "The inefficiency of the poll tax," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 67(2), pages 241-252, February.
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    1. Smart, Michael, 1999. "A simple proof of the efficiency of the poll tax," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 71(3), pages 459-465, March.
    2. Boyer, M.M., 1998. "Poll Subsidy and Excise Tax," Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales de Montreal- 98-13, Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales de Montreal-Chaire de gestion des risques..

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