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Chapter 17, Problem 3P
To determine
(a)
To explain:
The reason behind inequality in income at a given point of time even if an individual earns the same total income.
To determine
(b)
To explain:
The reason behind means-tested income redistribution is considered as redistribution to oneself.
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