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Returns To Education In South Africa: A Retrospective Sensitivity Analysis Of The Available Evidence

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  • MALCOLM KESWELL
  • LAURA POSWELL

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  • Malcolm Keswell & Laura Poswell, 2004. "Returns To Education In South Africa: A Retrospective Sensitivity Analysis Of The Available Evidence," South African Journal of Economics, Economic Society of South Africa, vol. 72(4), pages 834-860, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:sajeco:v:72:y:2004:i:4:p:834-860
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1813-6982.2004.tb00136.x
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