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Welfare and the Children of Immigrants: Transmission of Dependence or Investment in the Future?

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  • Kelly Balistreri, 2010. "Welfare and the Children of Immigrants: Transmission of Dependence or Investment in the Future?," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 29(5), pages 715-743, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:poprpr:v:29:y:2010:i:5:p:715-743
    DOI: 10.1007/s11113-009-9169-y
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