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Measuring regional income disparities in LDCs

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The problem of income disparities in developing countries is constantly gaining in importance. Clearly a pure growth strategy alone cannot be effective and disparities are steadily increasing. What is needed for an effective policy first of all are adequate statistics and indicators.

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    Olaf Hübler

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Hübler, O. Measuring regional income disparities in LDCs. Intereconomics 11, 223–226 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02929047

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