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Identity, Supervision, and Work Groups

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  • George A. Akerlof
  • Rachel E. Kranton

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  • George A. Akerlof & Rachel E. Kranton, 2008. "Identity, Supervision, and Work Groups," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 98(2), pages 212-217, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:98:y:2008:i:2:p:212-17
    DOI: 10.1257/aer.98.2.212
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