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Collective bargaining in the public sector and the role of budget determination

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  • Falch, Torberg, 2001. "Collective bargaining in the public sector and the role of budget determination," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 17(1), pages 75-99, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:17:y:2001:i:1:p:75-99
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