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Investing in Education: Combating Educational Disadvantage

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  • McCoy, Selina

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  • Smyth, Emer & McCoy, Selina, 2009. "Investing in Education: Combating Educational Disadvantage," Research Series, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), number RS6.
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