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Judicial Career Incentives and Court Performance: An Empirical Study of the German Labour Courts of Appeal

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  • Martin Schneider, 2005. "Judicial Career Incentives and Court Performance: An Empirical Study of the German Labour Courts of Appeal," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 20(2), pages 127-144, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:20:y:2005:i:2:p:127-144
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-005-1733-2
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