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State spending for higher education: Does it improve economic performance?

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  • William M. Bowen & Haifeng Qian, 2017. "State spending for higher education: Does it improve economic performance?," Regional Science Policy & Practice, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 9(1), pages 7-23, March.
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