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The limited job prospects of displaced workers: evidence from two cities in China

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  • Niels-Hugo Blunch

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  • Gordon Betcherman & Niels-Hugo Blunch, 2008. "The limited job prospects of displaced workers: evidence from two cities in China," Economic Change and Restructuring, Springer, vol. 41(3), pages 187-207, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ecopln:v:41:y:2008:i:3:p:187-207
    DOI: 10.1007/s10644-008-9048-2
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    1. Benu Bidani & Niels-Hugo Blunch & Chor-Ching Goh & Christopher O'Leary, 2009. "Evaluating job training in two Chinese cities," Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 7(1), pages 77-94.
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