Published 1972
by Brookings Institution in Washington .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
| Statement | [by] John A. Brittain. |
| Series | Studies of government finance |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | HD7125 .B68 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xiv, 285 p. |
| Number of Pages | 285 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL5282094M |
| ISBN 10 | 0815710801, 0815710798 |
| LC Control Number | 72000142 |
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