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Education, corruption, and the distribution of income

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  • Theo Eicher
  • Cecilia García-Peñalosa
  • Tanguy Ypersele

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  • Theo Eicher & Cecilia García-Peñalosa & Tanguy Ypersele, 2009. "Education, corruption, and the distribution of income," Journal of Economic Growth, Springer, vol. 14(3), pages 205-231, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jecgro:v:14:y:2009:i:3:p:205-231
    DOI: 10.1007/s10887-009-9043-0
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    Inequality; Corruption; Education; Economic development; O1;
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