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Do Chinese Unions Have “Real” Effects On Employee Compensation?

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  • Ying Ge, 2014. "Do Chinese Unions Have “Real” Effects On Employee Compensation?," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 32(1), pages 187-202, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:32:y:2014:i:1:p:187-202
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