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Occupations, Human Capital and Skills

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  • Alec Levenson & Cindy Zoghi, 2010. "Occupations, Human Capital and Skills," Journal of Labor Research, Springer, vol. 31(4), pages 365-386, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jlabre:v:31:y:2010:i:4:p:365-386
    DOI: 10.1007/s12122-010-9098-x
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