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Inequality in mortality between Black and White Americans by age, place, and cause, and in comparison to Europe, 1990-2018
Schwandt, Hannes; Currie, Janet M.; Bär, Marlies; … - 2021
Although there is a large gap between Black and White American life expectancies, the gap fell 48.9% between 1990-2018, mainly due to mortality declines among Black Americans. We examine age-specific mortality trends and racial gaps in life expectancy in rich and poor U.S. areas and with...
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Does child abuse cause crime?
Currie, Janet M. (contributor); Tekin, Erdal (contributor) - 2006
approximately doubles the probability of engaging in many types of crime. Low SES children are both more likely to be mistreated and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003304677
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Killing me softly : the fetal origins hypothesis
Almond, Douglas; Currie, Janet M. - In: The journal of economic perspectives : EP ; a journal … 25 (2011) 3, pp. 153-172
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Air pollution and infant health : what can we learn from California's recent experience?
Currie, Janet M. (contributor); Neidell, Matthew (contributor) - 2004 - [Elektronische Ressource]
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10001948548
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Violence while in utero : the impact of assaults during pregnancy on birth outcomes
Currie, Janet M.; Mueller-Smith, Michael; … - 2018
Causal evidence of the effects of violent crime on its victims is sparse. Yet such evidence is needed to determine the social cost of crime and to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of policy interventions in the justice system. This study presents new evidence on the effects of violent crime on...
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