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Inequality and happiness: Insights from Latin America

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  • Carol Graham & Andrew Felton, 2006. "Inequality and happiness: Insights from Latin America," The Journal of Economic Inequality, Springer;Society for the Study of Economic Inequality, vol. 4(1), pages 107-122, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jecinq:v:4:y:2006:i:1:p:107-122
    DOI: 10.1007/s10888-005-9009-1
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