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British Colonial Legacies and Political Development

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  • Lange, Matthew K., 2004. "British Colonial Legacies and Political Development," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 32(6), pages 905-922, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:32:y:2004:i:6:p:905-922
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