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- Emmanuel Saez & Michael R. Veall, 2003. "The Evolution of High Incomes in Canada, 1920-2000," Social and Economic Dimensions of an Aging Population Research Papers 99, McMaster University.
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- H3 - Public Economics - - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents
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