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Production of Education: Are Socioeconomic Characteristics Important Factors?

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  • Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong

    (Wright State University)

  • Anthony O. Gyapong

    (Penn State University, Ogontz)

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  • Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong & Anthony O. Gyapong, 1991. "Production of Education: Are Socioeconomic Characteristics Important Factors?," Eastern Economic Journal, Eastern Economic Association, vol. 17(4), pages 507-521, Oct-Dec.
    • Handle: RePEc:eej:eeconj:v:17:y:1991:i:4:p:507-521
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    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education

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