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Gender bias and economic development in an endogenous growth model

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  • Zhang, Junsen
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  • Zhang, Junsen & Zhang, Jie & Li, Tianyou, 1999. "Gender bias and economic development in an endogenous growth model," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 59(2), pages 497-525, August.
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