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One of Our Own: The Role of Identity and Political Connections in Public Employment

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  • Singh, Sudhir K., 2023. "One of Our Own: The Role of Identity and Political Connections in Public Employment," 2023 Annual Meeting, July 23-25, Washington D.C. 336010, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
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