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Within-firm Labor Productivity across Countries: A Case Study

In: International Differences in the Business Practices and Productivity of Firms

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  • Francine Lafontaine
  • Jagadeesh Sivadasan

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  • Francine Lafontaine & Jagadeesh Sivadasan, 2009. "Within-firm Labor Productivity across Countries: A Case Study," NBER Chapters, in: International Differences in the Business Practices and Productivity of Firms, pages 137-172, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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