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A Bayesian analysis of parental education as instruments in estimating the return to schooling

Chenghan HouCenter for Economics, Finance and Management Studies (CEFMS), Hunan University, Changsha, ChinaView further author information
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Xinping TianCenter for Economics, Finance and Management Studies (CEFMS), Hunan University, Changsha, ChinaView further author information
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Si WangCenter for Economics, Finance and Management Studies (CEFMS), Hunan University, Changsha, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 113-117 | Published online: 23 May 2019

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