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Nutrition Information and Formal Schooling as Inputs to Child Nutrition

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  • Webb, Patrick & Block, Steven, 2004. "Nutrition Information and Formal Schooling as Inputs to Child Nutrition," Economic Development and Cultural Change, University of Chicago Press, vol. 52(4), pages 801-820, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:ecdecc:y:2004:v:52:i:4:p:801-20
    DOI: 10.1086/420901
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