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Public Infrastructure Maintenance And The Distribution Of Wealth

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  • John Gibson & Felix Rioja, 2017. "Public Infrastructure Maintenance And The Distribution Of Wealth," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 55(1), pages 175-186, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecinqu:v:55:y:2017:i:1:p:175-186
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