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Cohabitation Premium in Men’s Earnings: Testing the Joint Human Capital Hypothesis

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  • Arif Mamun, 2012. "Cohabitation Premium in Men’s Earnings: Testing the Joint Human Capital Hypothesis," Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Springer, vol. 33(1), pages 53-68, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jfamec:v:33:y:2012:i:1:p:53-68
    DOI: 10.1007/s10834-011-9252-5
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