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The Effect of Hernias on the Labor Force Participation of Union Army Veterans

In: Health and Labor Force Participation over the Life Cycle: Evidence from the Past

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  • Chen Song
  • Louis Nguyen

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  • Chen Song & Louis Nguyen, 2003. "The Effect of Hernias on the Labor Force Participation of Union Army Veterans," NBER Chapters, in: Health and Labor Force Participation over the Life Cycle: Evidence from the Past, pages 253-310, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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