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The Evolution of Mortality Inequality in 11 OECD Countries: Introduction

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  • James Banks
  • Janet Currie
  • Sonya Krutikova
  • Kjell G. Salvanes
  • Hannes Schwandt

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  • James Banks & Janet Currie & Sonya Krutikova & Kjell G. Salvanes & Hannes Schwandt, 2021. "The Evolution of Mortality Inequality in 11 OECD Countries: Introduction," Fiscal Studies, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 42(1), pages 9-23, March.
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