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New Evidence on the Effect of Right-to-Work Laws on Productivity and Population Growth

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  • Srikant Devaraj

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  • Michael J. Hicks & Michael LaFaive & Srikant Devaraj, 2016. "New Evidence on the Effect of Right-to-Work Laws on Productivity and Population Growth," Cato Journal, Cato Journal, Cato Institute, vol. 36(1), pages 101-120, Winter.
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