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Are there Geographical Variations in the Psychological Cost of Unemployment in South Africa?

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  • Nattavudh Powdthavee, 2007. "Are there Geographical Variations in the Psychological Cost of Unemployment in South Africa?," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 80(3), pages 629-652, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:80:y:2007:i:3:p:629-652
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-006-0013-z
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