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Intercity competition and the size of the local public work force

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  • Mark Schneider, 1989. "Intercity competition and the size of the local public work force," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 63(3), pages 253-265, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:63:y:1989:i:3:p:253-265
    DOI: 10.1007/BF00138165
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