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Classroom peer effects and academic achievement: Quasi-randomization evidence from South Korea

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  • Kang, Changhui, 2007. "Classroom peer effects and academic achievement: Quasi-randomization evidence from South Korea," Journal of Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 61(3), pages 458-495, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:juecon:v:61:y:2007:i:3:p:458-495
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