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Does a lower (higher) labour force participation rate imply greater (lower) income tax evasion? An exploratory empirical inquiry for the U.S.

Richard J. CebulaWells Fargo Endowed Chair in Finance Davis College of Business, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 429-432 | Published online: 20 Jun 2018

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