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Skewed Sex Ratios at Birth and Future Marriage Squeeze in China and India, 2005–2100

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  • Christophe Guilmoto, 2012. "Skewed Sex Ratios at Birth and Future Marriage Squeeze in China and India, 2005–2100," Demography, Springer;Population Association of America (PAA), vol. 49(1), pages 77-100, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:demogr:v:49:y:2012:i:1:p:77-100
    DOI: 10.1007/s13524-011-0083-7
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