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From Income Inequality to Economic Inequality

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  • Amartya K. Sen, 1997. "From Income Inequality to Economic Inequality," Southern Economic Journal, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 64(2), pages 384-401, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:soecon:v:64:y:1997:i:2:p:384-401
    DOI: 10.1002/j.2325-8012.1997.tb00063.x
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