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Quality dualism

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  • Jain, Sanjay

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  • Banerji, Arup & Jain, Sanjay, 2007. "Quality dualism," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 84(1), pages 234-250, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:84:y:2007:i:1:p:234-250
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