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Flat rate taxes and inequality measurement

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  • Davies, James B. & Hoy, Michael, 2002. "Flat rate taxes and inequality measurement," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 84(1), pages 33-46, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:84:y:2002:i:1:p:33-46
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