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The Theory of "Screening," Education, and the Distribution of Income

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  • Stiglitz, Joseph E, 1975. "The Theory of "Screening," Education, and the Distribution of Income," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 65(3), pages 283-300, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:65:y:1975:i:3:p:283-300
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