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Multigenerational e ffects of the 1918-19 influenza pandemic in Sweden

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  • Richter, André

    (Swedish Institute for Social Research, Stockholm University)

  • Robling, Per Olof

    (Swedish Institute for Social Research, Stockholm University)

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  • Richter, André & Robling, Per Olof, 2013. "Multigenerational e ffects of the 1918-19 influenza pandemic in Sweden," Working Paper Series 5/2013, Stockholm University, Swedish Institute for Social Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:hhs:sofiwp:2013_005
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