Convergence in recent growth theories: A survey

Journal of Economic Studies

Volumn 25, Issue 6, 1998, Pages 496-537

  Capolupo, Rosa ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BARI   (Italy)

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EID: 0042748176     PISSN: 01443585     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/01443589810233874     Document Type: Article

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