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Energy justice and economic growth: Does democracy matter?

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  • Opoku, Eric Evans Osei & Acheampong, Alex O., 2023. "Energy justice and economic growth: Does democracy matter?," Journal of Policy Modeling, Elsevier, vol. 45(1), pages 160-186.
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    DOI: 10.1016/j.jpolmod.2023.01.005
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