On the Welfare Consequences of the Increase in Inequality in the United States
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- Dirk Krueger & Fabrizio Perri, 2004. "On the Welfare Consequences of the Increase in Inequality in the United States," NBER Chapters, in: NBER Macroeconomics Annual 2003, Volume 18, pages 83-138, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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- D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
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