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A Comment on the Economics of Labor Adjustment: Mind the Gap: Reply

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  • Ricardo J. Caballero & Eduardo M.R.A. Engel, 2004. "A Comment on the Economics of Labor Adjustment: Mind the Gap: Reply," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 94(4), pages 1238-1244, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:94:y:2004:i:4:p:1238-1244
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