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Cross-National Poverty Comparisons Using Relative Poverty Lines: An Application and Some Lessons

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    (Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI))

  • Tim Callan

    (Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI))

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  • Brian Nolan & Tim Callan, 1989. "Cross-National Poverty Comparisons Using Relative Poverty Lines: An Application and Some Lessons," Papers WP009, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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    1. Brendan J. Whelan & Brian Nolan & Tim Callan, 1989. "Panel Research on Poverty in Ireland," Papers WP014, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
    2. Tim Callan & Brian Nolan, 1990. "Income Distribution and Redistribution: Ireland in Comparative Perspective," Papers WP017, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).

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