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China's human capital investment

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  • Heckman, James J., 2005. "China's human capital investment," China Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 16(1), pages 50-70.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:chieco:v:16:y:2005:i:1:p:50-70
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