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The promise and pitfalls of combining genetic and economic research

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  • Jason M. Fletcher, 2011. "The promise and pitfalls of combining genetic and economic research," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 20(8), pages 889-892, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:hlthec:v:20:y:2011:i:8:p:889-892
    DOI: 10.1002/hec.1745
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