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Administrative Reform as Credible Commitment: The Impact of Autonomy on Revenue Authority Performance in Latin America

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  • Taliercio, Robert Jr., 2004. "Administrative Reform as Credible Commitment: The Impact of Autonomy on Revenue Authority Performance in Latin America," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 32(2), pages 213-232, February.
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