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What Caused Rising Earnings Inequality in Britain? Evidence from Time Series, 1970–1993

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  • Yonghao Pu

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  • Derek Leslie & Yonghao Pu, 1996. "What Caused Rising Earnings Inequality in Britain? Evidence from Time Series, 1970–1993," British Journal of Industrial Relations, London School of Economics, vol. 34(1), pages 111-130, March.
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