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Income Inequality, Economic Growth, And The Distribution Of Income Gains: Evidence From The U.S. States

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  • Fuad Hasanov & Oded Izraeli, 2011. "Income Inequality, Economic Growth, And The Distribution Of Income Gains: Evidence From The U.S. States," Journal of Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 51(3), pages 518-539, August.
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