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Television, Cognitive Ability, and High School Completion

Øystein Hernæs, Simen Markussen and Knut Røed
Journal of Human Resources, March 2019, 54 (2) 371-400; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.54.2.0316.7819R1

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Television, Cognitive Ability, and High School Completion
Øystein Hernæs, Simen Markussen, Knut Røed
Journal of Human Resources Mar 2019, 54 (2) 371-400; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.54.2.0316.7819R1
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