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Relative Obesity and the Formation of Noncognitive Abilities during Adolescence

Wei Huang, View ORCID ProfileElaine M. Liu and C. Andrew Zuppann
Journal of Human Resources, November 2022, 57 (6) 2086-2112; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.58.2.1018-9812R2
Wei Huang
Wei Huang is a professor at School of Finance, University of International Business and Economics.
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Elaine M. Liu
Elaine M. Liu is an associate professor at the University of Houston, Department of Economics and an affiliate at NBER, IZA, and HCEO.
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C. Andrew Zuppann
C. Andrew Zuppann is a principal at Vega Economics.
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