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Are rich people smarter?

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  • Levy, Moshe, 2003. "Are rich people smarter?," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 110(1), pages 42-64, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:110:y:2003:i:1:p:42-64
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