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Capability and Health Functioning in Ethiopian Households

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  • Ramzi Mabsout, 2011. "Capability and Health Functioning in Ethiopian Households," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 101(3), pages 359-389, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:101:y:2011:i:3:p:359-389
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-010-9661-0
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