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Good for the Goose, Bad for the Gander: International Labor Standards and Comparative Development

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  • Joshua Hall & Peter Leeson, 2007. "Good for the Goose, Bad for the Gander: International Labor Standards and Comparative Development," Journal of Labor Research, Springer, vol. 28(4), pages 658-676, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jlabre:v:28:y:2007:i:4:p:658-676
    DOI: 10.1007/s12122-007-9017-y
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