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Distributional Effects in a General Equilibrium Analysis of Social Security

In: The Distributional Aspects of Social Security and Social Security Reform

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  • Laurence J. Kotlikoff
  • Kent Smetters
  • Jan Walliser

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  • Laurence J. Kotlikoff & Kent Smetters & Jan Walliser, 2002. "Distributional Effects in a General Equilibrium Analysis of Social Security," NBER Chapters, in: The Distributional Aspects of Social Security and Social Security Reform, pages 327-370, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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