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Do Labor Standards Affect Comparative Advantage in Developing Countries?

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  • Busse, Matthias, 2002. "Do Labor Standards Affect Comparative Advantage in Developing Countries?," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 30(11), pages 1921-1932, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:30:y:2002:i:11:p:1921-1932
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