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Tax systems and direct mechanisms in large finite economies

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The equivalence of anonymous direct mechanisms and tax systems for continuum economies, which has been demonstrated by Hammond (1979) and Guesnerie (1981), is shown to have its counterparts in large finite economies.

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  1. Egbert Dierker

    Present address: Institute of Economics, University of Vienna, Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 1, A-1010, Vienna, Austria

  2. Hans Haller

    Present address: Department of Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24060, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

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    We are deeply indebted to Roger Guesnerie for stimulating our interest in this problem and for the inspiration gained through his work.

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    Dierker, E., Haller, H. Tax systems and direct mechanisms in large finite economies. Zeitschr. f. Nationalökonomie 52, 99–116 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01227553

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