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Consumption Taxes: The Good, The Bad, And The Unworkable

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  • William Gale & Kyle Pomerleau, 2023. "Consumption Taxes: The Good, The Bad, And The Unworkable," Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 42(3), pages 846-852, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jpamgt:v:42:y:2023:i:3:p:846-852
    DOI: 10.1002/pam.22492
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