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On the sensitivity of returns to seniority to the measurement of earnings

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  • Arnaud Lefranc

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Keywords: Income, Earnings, Error analysis

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  • Arnaud Lefranc, 2003. "On the sensitivity of returns to seniority to the measurement of earnings," International Journal of Manpower, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 24(7), pages 789-811, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijmpps:01437720310502131
    DOI: 10.1108/01437720310502131
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