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Explaining Gender Differences in Housework Time in Germany

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  • Wencke Gwozdz
  • Alfonso Sousa-Poza

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  • Wencke Gwozdz & Alfonso Sousa-Poza, 2010. "Explaining Gender Differences in Housework Time in Germany," Journal of Consumer Policy, Springer, vol. 33(2), pages 183-200, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jcopol:v:33:y:2010:i:2:p:183-200
    DOI: 10.1007/s10603-010-9127-4
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