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Redistributive Promises and the Adoption of Economic Reform

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  • Sanjay Jain
  • Sharun W. Mukand

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  • Sanjay Jain & Sharun W. Mukand, 2003. "Redistributive Promises and the Adoption of Economic Reform," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 93(1), pages 256-264, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:93:y:2003:i:1:p:256-264
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/000282803321455269
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