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An Empirical Analysis of Social Capital and Economic Growth in Europe (1980–2000)

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  • Isabel Neira
  • Emilia Vázquez
  • Marta Portela

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  • Isabel Neira & Emilia Vázquez & Marta Portela, 2009. "An Empirical Analysis of Social Capital and Economic Growth in Europe (1980–2000)," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 92(1), pages 111-129, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:92:y:2009:i:1:p:111-129
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-008-9292-x
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