Angus Deaton Quotes

We are trying to say that low income and low job opportunities, after a long period of time, tears at the social fabric.

Angus Deaton

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• We are trying to say that low income and low job opportunities, after a long period of time, tears at the social fabric.

  

  Angus Deaton
  • Time
  • Long
  • Trying