The theory of optimal taxation

Handbook of Mathematical Economics

Volumn 3, Issue C, 1986, Pages 1197-1249

  Mirrlees, J A ^a  

^a NUFFIELD COLLEGE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 77956835670     PISSN: 15734382     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S1573-4382(86)03006-0     Document Type: Review

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