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The returns to individual and college characteristics: Evidence from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth

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  • Monks, James, 2000. "The returns to individual and college characteristics: Evidence from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth," Economics of Education Review, Elsevier, vol. 19(3), pages 279-289, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecoedu:v:19:y:2000:i:3:p:279-289
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