Authors

Research Associate University of Tokyo
Mick is a Ushioda Fellow at Tokyo College, University of Tokyo and a Research Associate at IFS.

Suggested citation
Kay, J and Keen, M. (1991). 'Product quality under specific and ad valorem taxation' (1991)
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