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The End of Lifetime Employment in Japan?: Evidence from National Surveys and Field Research

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  • Kato, Takao, 2001. "The End of Lifetime Employment in Japan?: Evidence from National Surveys and Field Research," Journal of the Japanese and International Economies, Elsevier, vol. 15(4), pages 489-514, December.
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