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China and India: Income inequality and poverty north and south of the Himalayas

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  • Borooah, Vani K.
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  • Borooah, Vani K. & Gustafsson, Bjorn & Li, Shi, 2006. "China and India: Income inequality and poverty north and south of the Himalayas," Journal of Asian Economics, Elsevier, vol. 17(5), pages 797-817, November.
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