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The welfare paradox: poor relief and economic development in England in a European perspective, c.1600-c.1800

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  • Thijs Lambrecht, 2013. "The welfare paradox: poor relief and economic development in England in a European perspective, c.1600-c.1800," Working Papers 13001, Economic History Society.
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