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Water and Chicago's mortality transition, 1850-1925

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  • Ferrie, Joseph P. & Troesken, Werner, 2008. "Water and Chicago's mortality transition, 1850-1925," Explorations in Economic History, Elsevier, vol. 45(1), pages 1-16, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:exehis:v:45:y:2008:i:1:p:1-16
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