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The Demand for Quality in Child Care

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  • David M. Blau
  • Alison P. Hagy

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  • David M. Blau & Alison P. Hagy, 1998. "The Demand for Quality in Child Care," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 106(1), pages 104-146, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jpolec:v:106:y:1998:i:1:p:104-146
    DOI: 10.1086/250004
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