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The Effects Of Employment Protection On Labor Turnover: Empirical Evidence From Taiwan

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  • Kamhon Kan & Yen‐Ling Lin, 2011. "The Effects Of Employment Protection On Labor Turnover: Empirical Evidence From Taiwan," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 49(2), pages 398-433, April.
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