| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5092304 | Journal of Comparative Economics | 2012 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We construct variables indicating use of African and native slavery in the past. ⺠Historical use of slavery is significantly correlated with current inequality. ⺠Without slavery, average Gini index in the sample would be lower by 10 points.
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Authors
Rodrigo R. Soares, Juliano J. Assunção, Tomás F. Goulart,