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An economic or political Kuznets curve?

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  • Henry Tam, 2008. "An economic or political Kuznets curve?," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 134(3), pages 367-389, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:134:y:2008:i:3:p:367-389
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-007-9232-3
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    9. Hazama, Yasushi, 2017. "The impact of exports on income inequality in developing countries," IDE Discussion Papers 650, Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO).
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