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Introduction: The Determinants of Mortality

David Cutler and Adriana Lleras-Muney
Published online before print February 06, 2026, 2026SI-determinants-of-mortality; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.2026SI-determinants-of-mortality
David Cutler
David Cutler is at Harvard University and NBER
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David Cutler, Adriana Lleras-Muney
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David Cutler, Adriana Lleras-Muney
Journal of Human Resources Feb 2026, 2026SI-determinants-of-mortality; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.2026SI-determinants-of-mortality
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