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Crime induced poverty traps

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  • Mehlum,H.
  • Moene,K.O.
  • Torvik,R.

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  • Mehlum,H. & Moene,K.O. & Torvik,R., 1999. "Crime induced poverty traps," Memorandum 35/1999, Oslo University, Department of Economics.
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