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Gender differences in parental investment in education

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  • King, Elizabeth M.

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  • Alderman, Harold & King, Elizabeth M., 1998. "Gender differences in parental investment in education," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 9(4), pages 453-468, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:streco:v:9:y:1998:i:4:p:453-468
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