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Monopsony as a metaphor for the emerging post-union labour market

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  • Christopher L. ERICKSON & Daniel J.B. MITCHELL, 2007. "Monopsony as a metaphor for the emerging post-union labour market," International Labour Review, International Labour Organization, vol. 146(3-4), pages 163-187, September.
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