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Does Higher Inequality Lead to Conflict?

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  • Indranil Dutta & Ajit Mishra, 2003. "Does Higher Inequality Lead to Conflict?," Dundee Discussion Papers in Economics 141, Economic Studies, University of Dundee.
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