Decomposing Inequality Change in East Germany During Transition
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- Gang, Ira N. & Yun, Myeong-Su, 2002. "Decomposing Inequality Change in East Germany During Transition," IZA Discussion Papers 579, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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characteristics effect; coefficients effect; decomposition analysis of inequality; earnings; residuals effect;All these keywords.
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- D30 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - General
- J30 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - General
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