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Mortality decline, human capital investment, and economic growth

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  • Kalemli-Ozcan, Sebnem
  • Ryder, Harl E.
  • Weil, David N.

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  • Kalemli-Ozcan, Sebnem & Ryder, Harl E. & Weil, David N., 2000. "Mortality decline, human capital investment, and economic growth," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 62(1), pages 1-23, June.
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