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The level and composition of tax revenue in developing countries: Evidence from unbalanced panel data

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  • Mahdavi, Saeid, 2008. "The level and composition of tax revenue in developing countries: Evidence from unbalanced panel data," International Review of Economics & Finance, Elsevier, vol. 17(4), pages 607-617, October.
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