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“The shock of widowhood”? Evidence from an Italian population (Parma, 1989–2000)

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  • Paola Pizzetti
  • Matteo Manfredini

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  • Paola Pizzetti & Matteo Manfredini, 2008. "“The shock of widowhood”? Evidence from an Italian population (Parma, 1989–2000)," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 85(3), pages 499-513, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:85:y:2008:i:3:p:499-513
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-007-9111-9
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