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When is growth pro-poor? Evidence from a panel of countries

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  • Kraay, Aart, 2006. "When is growth pro-poor? Evidence from a panel of countries," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 80(1), pages 198-227, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:80:y:2006:i:1:p:198-227
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