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Union Formation in Later Life: Economic Determinants of Cohabitation and Remarriage Among Older Adults

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  • Jonathan Vespa, 2012. "Union Formation in Later Life: Economic Determinants of Cohabitation and Remarriage Among Older Adults," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 49(3), pages 1103-1125, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:49:y:2012:i:3:p:1103-1125
    DOI: 10.1007/s13524-012-0102-3
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