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Who gets ahead: A review article

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  • Smith, James P., 1981. "Who gets ahead: A review article," Economics of Education Review, Elsevier, vol. 1(4), pages 421-436, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecoedu:v:1:y:1981:i:4:p:421-436
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