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Estimating a Dynamic Model of Sex Selection in China

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  • Avraham Ebenstein, 2011. "Estimating a Dynamic Model of Sex Selection in China," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 48(2), pages 783-811, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:48:y:2011:i:2:p:783-811
    DOI: 10.1007/s13524-011-0030-7
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