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College Education and Social Trust: An Evidence-Based Study on the Causal Mechanisms

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  • Jian Huang
  • Henriëtte den Brink
  • Wim Groot

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  • Jian Huang & Henriëtte den Brink & Wim Groot, 2011. "College Education and Social Trust: An Evidence-Based Study on the Causal Mechanisms," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 104(2), pages 287-310, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:104:y:2011:i:2:p:287-310
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-010-9744-y
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