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Reproducing inequalities: Luck, wallets, and the enduring effects of childhood health

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  • Alberto Palloni, 2006. "Reproducing inequalities: Luck, wallets, and the enduring effects of childhood health," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 43(4), pages 587-615, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:43:y:2006:i:4:p:587-615
    DOI: 10.1353/dem.2006.0036
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