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Does housing matter for poor families? A critical summary of research and issues still to be resolved

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  • Sandra J. Newman, 2008. "Does housing matter for poor families? A critical summary of research and issues still to be resolved," Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 27(4), pages 895-925.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jpamgt:v:27:y:2008:i:4:p:895-925
    DOI: 10.1002/pam.20381
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