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Enrollment Decisions in a Child Development Accounts Program for Low-Income Families

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  • David Okech, 2011. "Enrollment Decisions in a Child Development Accounts Program for Low-Income Families," Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Springer, vol. 32(3), pages 400-410, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jfamec:v:32:y:2011:i:3:p:400-410
    DOI: 10.1007/s10834-010-9234-z
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