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Job Satisfaction And Family Happiness : The Part-Time Work Problem

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  • Booth, A.L.
  • van Ours, J.C.

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  • Booth, A.L. & van Ours, J.C., 2007. "Job Satisfaction And Family Happiness : The Part-Time Work Problem," Discussion Paper 2007-69, Tilburg University, Center for Economic Research.
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