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Socioeconomic Status and Child Health: Why Is the Relationship Stronger for Older Children?

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  • Mark Stabile

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  • Janet Currie & Mark Stabile, 2003. "Socioeconomic Status and Child Health: Why Is the Relationship Stronger for Older Children?," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 93(5), pages 1813-1823, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:93:y:2003:i:5:p:1813-1823
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