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The validity of genes related to neurotransmitters as instrumental variables

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  • John Cawley
  • Euna Han
  • Edward C. Norton

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  • John Cawley & Euna Han & Edward C. Norton, 2011. "The validity of genes related to neurotransmitters as instrumental variables," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 20(8), pages 884-888, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:hlthec:v:20:y:2011:i:8:p:884-888
    DOI: 10.1002/hec.1744
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