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Does welfare play any role in female headship decisions?

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  • Williamson Hoyne, Hilary, 1997. "Does welfare play any role in female headship decisions?," Journal of Public Economics, Elsevier, vol. 65(2), pages 89-117, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:pubeco:v:65:y:1997:i:2:p:89-117
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