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Conclusions

In: Health and Welfare during Industrialization

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  • Richard H. Steckel & Roderick Floud, 1997. "Conclusions," NBER Chapters, in: Health and Welfare during Industrialization, pages 423-450, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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