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Determinants of workers’ remittances: An empirical investigation for a panel of eleven developing Asian economies

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  • Hrushikesh Mallick, 2017. "Determinants of workers’ remittances: An empirical investigation for a panel of eleven developing Asian economies," The World Economy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 40(12), pages 2875-2900, December.
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