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Compétitivité, réformes budgétaires et réduction de la pauvreté au Bénin. Croissance et pauvreté

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This paper presents the concepts and mesures of growth and poverty, and the complex interrelations between distribution and poverty reduction. Growth alone will not be able to eradicate poverty, and some specific actions must be directed toward some special groups of poors.

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  • Henri-François HENNER, 2002. "Compétitivité, réformes budgétaires et réduction de la pauvreté au Bénin. Croissance et pauvreté," Working Papers 200208, CERDI.
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