Size distributions for all cities: Which one is best?
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- González-Val, Rafael & Ramos, Arturo & Sanz, Fernando & Vera-Cabello, María, 2013. "Size Distributions for All Cities: Which One is Best?," MPRA Paper 44314, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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- R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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