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Why the Marriage Squeeze Cannot Cause Dowry Inflation

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  • Anderson, K.S., 2000. "Why the Marriage Squeeze Cannot Cause Dowry Inflation," Other publications TiSEM 508dfa3d-a1b0-4bd3-a0d7-4, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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