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The determinants of hiring older workers: UK evidence

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  • Daniel, Kirsten & Heywood, John S., 2007. "The determinants of hiring older workers: UK evidence," Labour Economics, Elsevier, vol. 14(1), pages 35-51, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:labeco:v:14:y:2007:i:1:p:35-51
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