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Employer Learning, Statistical Discrimination and Occupational Attainment

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  • Joseph G. Altonji, 2005. "Employer Learning, Statistical Discrimination and Occupational Attainment," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 95(2), pages 112-117, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:95:y:2005:i:2:p:112-117
    Note: DOI: 10.1257/000282805774670455
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    1. Kevin Lang, 1986. "A Language Theory of Discrimination," The Quarterly Journal of Economics, President and Fellows of Harvard College, vol. 101(2), pages 363-382.
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