Deconinck, Koen; Swinnen, Johan F.M. - LICOS Centre for Institutions and Economic Performance, … - 2012
The present-day border between Belgium and the Netherlands traces back to the separation of the Low Countries after the Dutch Revolt (1566-1648) against Spanish rule. The capacity to finance war expenditures played a central role in the outcome of this conflict. Excise taxes on beer consumption...