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Growing inequality and poverty in China

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  • Yao, Shujie & Zhang, Zongyi & Hanmer, Lucia, 2004. "Growing inequality and poverty in China," China Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 145-163.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:chieco:v:15:y:2004:i:2:p:145-163
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