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An examination of cross-country differences in the gender gap in labor force participation rates

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  • Antecol, Heather, 2000. "An examination of cross-country differences in the gender gap in labor force participation rates," Labour Economics, Elsevier, vol. 7(4), pages 409-426, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:labeco:v:7:y:2000:i:4:p:409-426
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