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Latin America - Determinants of Regional Welfare Disparities within Latin American Countries : Synthesis

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  • Gladys Lopez-Acevedo

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  • Emmanuel Skoufias & Gladys Lopez-Acevedo, 2009. "Latin America - Determinants of Regional Welfare Disparities within Latin American Countries : Synthesis," World Bank Publications - Reports 3048, The World Bank Group.
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