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Assessing the productive benefits of nutrition and health: An integrated human capital approach

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  • Schultz, T. Paul, 1997. "Assessing the productive benefits of nutrition and health: An integrated human capital approach," Journal of Econometrics, Elsevier, vol. 77(1), pages 141-158, March.
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