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Does Athletic Success Influence Persistence At Higher Education Institutions? New Evidence Using Panel Data

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  • Daniel C. Hickman & Andrew G. Meyer, 2017. "Does Athletic Success Influence Persistence At Higher Education Institutions? New Evidence Using Panel Data," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 35(4), pages 658-676, October.
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