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Inequality, trust and growth : An experimental study

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  • Verbon, H.A.A.

    (Tilburg University, Center For Economic Research)

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  • Sadrieh, A. & Verbon, H.A.A., 2002. "Inequality, trust and growth : An experimental study," Discussion Paper 2002-84, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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