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A new database on human capital stock in developing and industrial countries: Sources, methodology, and results

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  • Nehru, Vikram
  • Swanson, Eric
  • Dubey, Ashutosh

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  • Nehru, Vikram & Swanson, Eric & Dubey, Ashutosh, 1995. "A new database on human capital stock in developing and industrial countries: Sources, methodology, and results," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 46(2), pages 379-401, April.
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