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A theory of income taxation where politicians focus upon core and swing voters

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  • John Roemer, 2011. "A theory of income taxation where politicians focus upon core and swing voters," Social Choice and Welfare, Springer;The Society for Social Choice and Welfare, vol. 36(3), pages 383-421, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sochwe:v:36:y:2011:i:3:p:383-421
    DOI: 10.1007/s00355-010-0514-1
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