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Mismeasuring Poverty and Progress

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  • John C. Weicher, 1987. "Mismeasuring Poverty and Progress," Cato Journal, Cato Journal, Cato Institute, vol. 6(3), pages 715-730, Winter.
    • Handle: RePEc:cto:journl:v:6:y:1987:i:3:p:715-730
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