Inequality in a long-run historical perspective: between politics and market. Some remarks concerning Peter Lindert and Jeffrey Williamson, Unequal gains. American growth and inequality since 1700, Princeton University Press, New Jersey, 2016.
Abstract
This article analyzes a recent book on long-run inequality in the United States, and its theoretical and practical contributions to that discussion. Besides, these contributions are assessed with broader debates on the topic, and is stressed their potential utility for the Argentine case.Downloads
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