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Technological change and income distribution in Europe

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  • Cristiano PERUGINI
  • Fabrizio POMPEI

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  • Cristiano PERUGINI & Fabrizio POMPEI, 2009. "Technological change and income distribution in Europe," International Labour Review, International Labour Organization, vol. 148(1-2), pages 123-148, June.
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