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Peer influences on adolescent alcohol consumption: evidence using an instrumental variables/fixed effect approach

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  • Jason Fletcher, 2012. "Peer influences on adolescent alcohol consumption: evidence using an instrumental variables/fixed effect approach," Journal of Population Economics, Springer;European Society for Population Economics, vol. 25(4), pages 1265-1286, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jopoec:v:25:y:2012:i:4:p:1265-1286
    DOI: 10.1007/s00148-011-0365-9
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    Keywords

    Peer effects; Social interactions; Alcohol consumption; I12; I20;
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    JEL classification:

    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General

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