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Gender Inequality and Economic Growth

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  • David Cuberes
  • Marc Teignier-Baqué

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  • David Cuberes & Marc Teignier-Baqué, 2012. "Gender Inequality and Economic Growth," World Bank Publications - Reports 9117, The World Bank Group.
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