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Economic Analysis and Efficiency in Public Expenditure

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This chapter explores property-compatible and state transfers as alternative approaches to social insurance. It covers both the rationales advanced in support of the different approaches and the actual operation of those programs.

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    A. Allan Schmid

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Schmid, A.A. (2005). Economic Analysis and Efficiency in Public Expenditure. In: Backhaus, J.G., Wagner, R.E. (eds) Handbook of Public Finance. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-7864-1_15

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