Does Unconditional Cash during Pregnancy Affect Infant Health?

Krista Ruffini

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Does Unconditional Cash during Pregnancy Affect Infant Health?

Krista Ruffini

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Krista Ruffini (2023). Does Unconditional Cash during Pregnancy Affect Infant Health?. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4404319

Does Unconditional Cash during Pregnancy Affect Infant Health?

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