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Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia: Research and Policy Challenges

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Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia

Part of the book series: Quality of Life in Asia ((QLAS,volume 4))

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This chapter describes the background and rationale for this volume. An overarching conceptual framework used in this volume is provided, and findings from each chapter are summarized. Future research directions and policy implications for economic stress, human capital, and families in Asia are also discussed.

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  1. Department of Sociology & Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Block AS1, 11 Arts Link, 117570, Singapore, Singapore

    Wei-Jun Jean Yeung

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    Wei-Jun Jean Yeung

  2. Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

    Mui Teng Yap

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Yeung, WJ.J. (2013). Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia: Research and Policy Challenges. In: Yeung, WJ., Yap, M. (eds) Economic Stress, Human Capital, and Families in Asia. Quality of Life in Asia, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7386-8_1

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