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Fertility–Infant Mortality Interrelationships and the Quality of Life: An Empirical Study

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  • M. O. Odedokun, 1991. "Fertility–Infant Mortality Interrelationships and the Quality of Life: An Empirical Study," Development Policy Review, Overseas Development Institute, vol. 9(4), pages 391-412, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:devpol:v:9:y:1991:i:4:p:391-412
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-7679.1991.tb00195.x
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