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The effect of food stamp cashout on undernutrition

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  • Formby, John P.
  • Zeager, Lester A.

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  • Bishop, John A. & Formby, John P. & Zeager, Lester A., 2000. "The effect of food stamp cashout on undernutrition," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 67(1), pages 75-85, April.
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