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A New Insight Into The Gender Gap In Math

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  • Kitae Sohn, 2012. "A New Insight Into The Gender Gap In Math," Bulletin of Economic Research, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 64(1), pages 135-155, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:buecrs:v:64:y:2012:i:1:p:135-155
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