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Remittances and incumbency: Theory and evidence

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  • Faisal Z. Ahmed, 2017. "Remittances and incumbency: Theory and evidence," Economics and Politics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 29(1), pages 22-47, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecopol:v:29:y:2017:i:1:p:22-47
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