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Inequality in the intergenerational economic mobility in single mother-headed households

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  • Lee, Jaewon
  • Allen, Jennifer

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This study examines the underlying pathway of intergenerational economic mobility within single mother-headed families by considering the mediating role of young adult children’s educational attainment.

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  • Lee, Jaewon & Allen, Jennifer, 2022. "Inequality in the intergenerational economic mobility in single mother-headed households," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 139(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:139:y:2022:i:c:s019074092200202x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106566
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