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Price and Real Output Measures for the Education Function of Government: Exploratory Estimates for Primary and Secondary Education

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  • Barbara M. Fraumeni
  • Marshall B. Reinsdorf
  • Brooks B. Robinson
  • Matthew P. Williams

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  • Barbara M. Fraumeni & Marshall B. Reinsdorf & Brooks B. Robinson & Matthew P. Williams, 2009. "Price and Real Output Measures for the Education Function of Government: Exploratory Estimates for Primary and Secondary Education," NBER Chapters, in: Price Index Concepts and Measurement, pages 373-403, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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