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Services and materials outsourcing to low-wage countries and employment: Empirical evidence from EU countries

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  • Falk, Martin & Wolfmayr, Yvonne, 2008. "Services and materials outsourcing to low-wage countries and employment: Empirical evidence from EU countries," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 19(1), pages 38-52, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:streco:v:19:y:2008:i:1:p:38-52
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