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Le Statut Nutritionnel des Elèves de L'École Polytechnique

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  • John Komlos

    (The Institute of Economic History, Department of Economics, University of Munich)

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Examines the Physical Stature of The elite students attending the École Polytechnique military academy in the Early Nineteenth century. Concludes that their height was some 7 cm greater than that of average French youth their age.

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  • John Komlos, "undated". "Le Statut Nutritionnel des Elèves de L'École Polytechnique," Articles by John Komlos 17, Department of Economics, University of Munich.
    • Handle: RePEc:ehb:komart:17
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    1. Steckel, Richard H., 2009. "Heights and human welfare: Recent developments and new directions," Explorations in Economic History, Elsevier, vol. 46(1), pages 1-23, January.

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    Keywords

    height; nutrition; France; 19th Century;
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    JEL classification:

    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • N33 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy - - - Europe: Pre-1913

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