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A Conceptual Primer on the Currents and Trends in Inequality

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  • Stefano Pettinato, 2002. "A Conceptual Primer on the Currents and Trends in Inequality," Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 3(1), pages 23-56.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jhudca:v:3:y:2002:i:1:p:23-56
    DOI: 10.1080/14649880120105371
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