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A polarization of inequality? The distribution of national Gini coefficients 1970–1996

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  • Claudia Biancotti, 2006. "A polarization of inequality? The distribution of national Gini coefficients 1970–1996," The Journal of Economic Inequality, Springer;Society for the Study of Economic Inequality, vol. 4(1), pages 1-32, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jecinq:v:4:y:2006:i:1:p:1-32
    DOI: 10.1007/s10888-005-4889-7
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