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Evolution and decomposition of income inequality in Italy, 1991–2004

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  • Claudio Quintano
  • Rosalia Castellano
  • Andrea Regoli

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  • Claudio Quintano & Rosalia Castellano & Andrea Regoli, 2009. "Evolution and decomposition of income inequality in Italy, 1991–2004," Statistical Methods & Applications, Springer;Società Italiana di Statistica, vol. 18(3), pages 419-443, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:stmapp:v:18:y:2009:i:3:p:419-443
    DOI: 10.1007/s10260-008-0101-0
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