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Comparing earnings profiles in urban areas of an LDC: Rural-to-urban migrants vs. native workers

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  • Vijverberg, Wim P. M.
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  • Vijverberg, Wim P. M. & Zeager, Lester A., 1994. "Comparing earnings profiles in urban areas of an LDC: Rural-to-urban migrants vs. native workers," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 45(2), pages 177-199, December.
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