Labor EconomicsThis updated edition includes research in the field of labour economics and blends coverage of traditional topics with modern theory and developments. It also incorporates policy examples, allowing students to understand links between theory and reality, and a leaner presentation of the theory. |
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Labor Supply | 20 |
Topics in Labor Supply | 69 |
Labor Demand | 103 |
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