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Cohort Differences in Women’s Educational Attainment and the Transition to First Marriage in Ghana

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  • Stephen Gyimah, 2009. "Cohort Differences in Women’s Educational Attainment and the Transition to First Marriage in Ghana," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 28(4), pages 455-471, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:poprpr:v:28:y:2009:i:4:p:455-471
    DOI: 10.1007/s11113-008-9107-4
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