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The Empirical Evidence from the Fertility Demand Functions: A Review of the Literature

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  • Marcel Fulop, 1977. "The Empirical Evidence from the Fertility Demand Functions: A Review of the Literature," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 21(2), pages 12-22, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:21:y:1977:i:2:p:12-22
    DOI: 10.1177/056943457702100202
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