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Anomalies in economics enrollment: 1991-1992 to 1995-1996

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  • Lombardi, Waldo
  • Ramrattan, Lall B.
  • Szenberg, Michael

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  • Lombardi, Waldo & Ramrattan, Lall B. & Szenberg, Michael, 2004. "Anomalies in economics enrollment: 1991-1992 to 1995-1996," Economics of Education Review, Elsevier, vol. 23(2), pages 153-165, April.
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