Religion, Politician Identity and Development Outcomes: Evidence from India

Sonia Bhalotra, Irma Clots-Figueras, Guilhem Cassan & Lakshmi Iyer
Published Date
Copyright 2014
DOI 10.1016/j.jebo.2013.09.006
CONFERENCE HELD March 8-9, 2013
Book: Economics of Religion and Culture
Book editors: Daniel Hungerman & Daniel L. Chen
PUBLISHER: Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Volume 104

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