Sexual capital: an extension of Grossman's concept of health capital

Sexual capital: an extension of Grossman's concept of health capital
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jhealeco.2004.04.003
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发表时间:
2004-07-01
影响因子:
3.5
通讯作者:
Michael, RT
Michael, RT
中科院分区:
经济学2区
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Michael, RT

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