The Dynamics of Public Opinion towards Inequality in Malaysia
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- Sharon G.M. Koh & Grace H.Y. Lee & Eduard J. Bomhoff, 2016. "The dynamics of public opinion towards inequality in Malaysia," Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 21(4), pages 578-598, October.
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The New Economic Policy; income inequality; beliefs; preferences; redistribution; World Values Survey;All these keywords.
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