Class size and student outcomes: Research and policy implications

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2013, Pages 411-438

  Chingos, Matthew M ^a  

^a BROOKINGS INSTITUTION   (United States)

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EID: 84875511482     PISSN: 02768739     EISSN: 15206688     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pam.21677     Document Type: Article

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