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Health, Nutrition, and Economic Growth

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  • Fogel, Robert W, 2004. "Health, Nutrition, and Economic Growth," Economic Development and Cultural Change, University of Chicago Press, vol. 52(3), pages 643-658, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:ecdecc:y:2004:v:52:i:3:p:643-58
    DOI: 10.1086/383450
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