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Measuring Multidimensional Inequality and Conflict in Africa and in a Global Comparison

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  • Baten, Joerg

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  • Radatz, Laura & Baten, Joerg, 2023. "Measuring Multidimensional Inequality and Conflict in Africa and in a Global Comparison," VfS Annual Conference 2023 (Regensburg): Growth and the "sociale Frage" 277637, Verein für Socialpolitik / German Economic Association.
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