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Economic Change, Social Mobility and Meritocracy: Reflections on the Irish Experience

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  • Whelan, Christopher T.

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  • Layte, Richard

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  • Whelan, Christopher T. & Layte, Richard, 2004. "Economic Change, Social Mobility and Meritocracy: Reflections on the Irish Experience," Quarterly Economic Commentary: Special Articles, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), vol. 2004(3-Autumn), pages 1-20.
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