What determines female autonomy? Evidence from Bangladesh

@article{Anderson2009WhatDF,
  title={What determines female autonomy? Evidence from Bangladesh},
  author={Siwan Anderson and Mukesh Eswaran},
  journal={Journal of Development Economics},
  year={2009},
  volume={90},
  pages={179-191}
}
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