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Saving for Children’s College Education: An Empirical Analysis of the Trade-off Between the Quality and Quantity of Children

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  • Tansel Yilmazer, 2008. "Saving for Children’s College Education: An Empirical Analysis of the Trade-off Between the Quality and Quantity of Children," Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Springer, vol. 29(2), pages 307-324, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jfamec:v:29:y:2008:i:2:p:307-324
    DOI: 10.1007/s10834-008-9105-z
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