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Why is income inequality so low in China compared to other countries?: The effect of household survey methods

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  • Huang, Jikun
  • Rozelle, Scott
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  • Gibson, John & Huang, Jikun & Rozelle, Scott, 2001. "Why is income inequality so low in China compared to other countries?: The effect of household survey methods," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 71(3), pages 329-333, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:71:y:2001:i:3:p:329-333
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