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The Cultural Revolution and returns to schooling in China: Estimates based on twins

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  • Zhang, Junsen
  • Liu, Pak-Wai
  • Yung, Linda

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  • Zhang, Junsen & Liu, Pak-Wai & Yung, Linda, 2007. "The Cultural Revolution and returns to schooling in China: Estimates based on twins," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 84(2), pages 631-639, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:84:y:2007:i:2:p:631-639
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