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Why wealth should not be taxed

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  • Joana Garcia
  • Pedro Teles

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  • Joana Garcia & Pedro Teles, 2017. "Why wealth should not be taxed," Economic Bulletin and Financial Stability Report Articles and Banco de Portugal Economic Studies, Banco de Portugal, Economics and Research Department.
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