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In-Person Schooling and Youth Suicide

Evidence from School Calendars and Pandemic School Closures*

Benjamin Hansen, Joseph J. Sabia and Jessamyn Schaller
Published online before print November 07, 2023, 1222-12710R2; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.1222-12710R2
Benjamin Hansen
University of Oregon, NBER & IZA Department of Economics Email:
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San Diego State University Center for Health Economics & Policy Studies (CHEPS) Email:
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Claremont McKenna College, NBER, IZA Department of Economics Email:
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