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Universal Pensions for Developing Countries

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  • Willmore, Larry, 2007. "Universal Pensions for Developing Countries," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 35(1), pages 24-51, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:35:y:2007:i:1:p:24-51
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