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Checchi, D.: The Economics of Education. Human Capital, Family Background and Inequality

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  • Ludger Wößmann, 2008. "Checchi, D.: The Economics of Education. Human Capital, Family Background and Inequality," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 93(2), pages 218-221, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:93:y:2008:i:2:p:218-221
    DOI: 10.1007/s00712-007-0284-0
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    1. James Heckman, 2011. "Policies to foster human capital," Voprosy obrazovaniya / Educational Studies Moscow, National Research University Higher School of Economics, issue 3, pages 73-137.
    2. Eric A. Hanushek & Ludger Woessmann, 2007. "The Role of School Improvement in Economic Development," NBER Working Papers 12832, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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