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Discontinuous transformations, Lorenz curves and transfer policies

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  • Johan Fellman, 2009. "Discontinuous transformations, Lorenz curves and transfer policies," Social Choice and Welfare, Springer;The Society for Social Choice and Welfare, vol. 33(2), pages 335-342, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sochwe:v:33:y:2009:i:2:p:335-342
    DOI: 10.1007/s00355-008-0362-4
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