Peers effects on a fertility decision : an application for Medellín, Colombia

Borradores de Economia
Número: 
777
Publicado: 
Clasificación JEL: 
J13
Palabras clave: 
Fertility, Family Planning, Demographic Economics, Social Interaction Models

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