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International mergers and trade liberalisation: implications for unionised labour

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  • Straume, Odd Rune, 2003. "International mergers and trade liberalisation: implications for unionised labour," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 21(5), pages 717-735, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:indorg:v:21:y:2003:i:5:p:717-735
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