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The imperfect mobility of labour: Going from theory to ‘virtual’ reality. Simulations with simple trade models

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  • Rossana Patrón, 1999. "The imperfect mobility of labour: Going from theory to ‘virtual’ reality. Simulations with simple trade models," Documentos de Trabajo (working papers) 2299, Department of Economics - dECON.
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