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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation And Health: Evidence From Low‐Income Individuals In Tennessee

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  • STEVEN T. YEN
  • DONALD J. BRUCE
  • LISA JAHNS

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  • Steven T. Yen & Donald J. Bruce & Lisa Jahns, 2012. "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation And Health: Evidence From Low‐Income Individuals In Tennessee," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 30(1), pages 1-12, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:30:y:2012:i:1:p:1-12
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