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The transformation of the G erman vocational training regime: evidence from firms’ training behaviour

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  • Marius R. Busemeyer
  • Renate Neubäumer
  • Harald Pfeifer
  • Felix Wenzelmann

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  • Marius R. Busemeyer & Renate Neubäumer & Harald Pfeifer & Felix Wenzelmann, 2012. "The transformation of the G erman vocational training regime: evidence from firms’ training behaviour," Industrial Relations Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 43(6), pages 572-591, November.
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    DOI: 10.1111/irj.2012.43.issue-6
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