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The effect of longevity on schooling and fertility: evidence from the Brazilian Demographic and Health Survey

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  • Rodrigo Soares, 2006. "The effect of longevity on schooling and fertility: evidence from the Brazilian Demographic and Health Survey," Journal of Population Economics, Springer;European Society for Population Economics, vol. 19(1), pages 71-97, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jopoec:v:19:y:2006:i:1:p:71-97
    DOI: 10.1007/s00148-005-0018-y
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    Keywords

    Longevity; Schooling; Fertility; I10; I20; J13;
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    JEL classification:

    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General
    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
    • J13 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth

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