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The political economy of labor market regulation by the European Union

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  • Roland Vaubel, 2008. "The political economy of labor market regulation by the European Union," The Review of International Organizations, Springer, vol. 3(4), pages 435-465, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:revint:v:3:y:2008:i:4:p:435-465
    DOI: 10.1007/s11558-008-9041-6
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    Keywords

    Labor regulation; European Union; Regulatory competition; F36; F42; F59; J80;
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    JEL classification:

    • F36 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Financial Aspects of Economic Integration
    • F42 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - International Policy Coordination and Transmission
    • F59 - International Economics - - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy - - - Other
    • J80 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Labor Standards - - - General

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