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Why Do Different Wage Series Tell Different Stories?

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  • James R. Spletzer
  • Katharine G. Abraham
  • Jay C. Stewart

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  • James R. Spletzer & Katharine G. Abraham & Jay C. Stewart, 1999. "Why Do Different Wage Series Tell Different Stories?," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 89(2), pages 34-39, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:89:y:1999:i:2:p:34-39
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    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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