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Measures to combat racial discrimination and promote diversity in the labour market: A review of evidence

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  • McGinnity, Frances
  • Quinn, Emma
  • McCullough, Evie
  • Enright, Shannen

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  • McGinnity, Frances & Quinn, Emma & McCullough, Evie & Enright, Shannen, 2021. "Measures to combat racial discrimination and promote diversity in the labour market: A review of evidence," Research Series, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), number SUSTAT110, June.
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