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Bequests and Informal Long-Term Care

Evidence from HRS Exit Interviews

Max Groneck
Journal of Human Resources, March 2017, 52 (2) 531-572; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.52.2.1214-6839R1

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Max Groneck
Journal of Human Resources Mar 2017, 52 (2) 531-572; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.52.2.1214-6839R1
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