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Equality of opportunity and educational achievement in Portugal

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  • Pedro Carneiro, 2008. "Equality of opportunity and educational achievement in Portugal," Portuguese Economic Journal, Springer;Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestao, vol. 7(1), pages 17-41, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:portec:v:7:y:2008:i:1:p:17-41
    DOI: 10.1007/s10258-007-0023-z
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    Income inequality; Education; Performance; I2;
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    • I2 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education

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