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The international transferability of human capital in nursing

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  • Serena Huang, 2011. "The international transferability of human capital in nursing," International Journal of Health Economics and Management, Springer, vol. 11(3), pages 145-163, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ijhcfe:v:11:y:2011:i:3:p:145-163
    DOI: 10.1007/s10754-011-9094-6
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    Keywords

    Foreign-educated nurses; Human capital; Transferability; F22; I21; J31;
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    JEL classification:

    • F22 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - International Migration
    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
    • J31 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Wage Level and Structure; Wage Differentials

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