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The Property Tax as a Capital Tax: A Room with Three Views

In: TAXATION IN THEORY AND PRACTICE Selected Essays of George R. Zodrow

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The following sections are included:IntroductionThe Three Views of the Property TaxThe Property Tax as a Capital Tax: A Theory (Partially) Encompassing All Three ViewsChoosing Among the Three ViewsConclusionReferences

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  • George R. Zodrow, 2019. "The Property Tax as a Capital Tax: A Room with Three Views," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: George R Zodrow (ed.), TAXATION IN THEORY AND PRACTICE Selected Essays of George R. Zodrow, chapter 15, pages 461-487, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
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