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Hierarchical Modelling of Disparities in Preferences for Redistribution

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  • Maria Grazia Pittau
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  • Roberto Zelli

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  • Maria Grazia Pittau & Riccardo Massari & Roberto Zelli, 2013. "Hierarchical Modelling of Disparities in Preferences for Redistribution," Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics, Department of Economics, University of Oxford, vol. 75(4), pages 556-584, August.
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