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Can We Still Learn Something From the Relationship Between Fertility and Mother’s Employment? Evidence From Developing Countries

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  • Julio Cáceres-Delpiano, 2012. "Can We Still Learn Something From the Relationship Between Fertility and Mother’s Employment? Evidence From Developing Countries," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 49(1), pages 151-174, February.
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    DOI: 10.1007/s13524-011-0076-6
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