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On the dynamics of inequality

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  • Debraj Ray, 2006. "On the dynamics of inequality," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 29(2), pages 291-306, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:29:y:2006:i:2:p:291-306
    DOI: 10.1007/s00199-005-0021-2
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    Keywords

    Inequality; Income distribution; Intertemporal equilibrium; D31; D90; O15;
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    JEL classification:

    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • D90 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - General
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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