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Consumption Inequality

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  • Thomas F. Crossley
  • Krishna Pendakur
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  • Thomas F. Crossley & Krishna Pendakur, 2002. "Consumption Inequality," Department of Economics Working Papers 2002-09, McMaster University.
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