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Old Age Poverty in Developing Countries: Contributions and Dependence in Later Life

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  • Barrientos, Armando
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  • Barrientos, Armando & Gorman, Mark & Heslop, Amanda, 2003. "Old Age Poverty in Developing Countries: Contributions and Dependence in Later Life," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 31(3), pages 555-570, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:31:y:2003:i:3:p:555-570
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