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Work and Leisure: A History of Ideas

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  • Yoram Weiss, 2009. "Work and Leisure: A History of Ideas," Journal of Labor Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 27(1), pages 1-20, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jlabec:v:27:y:2009:i:1:p:1-20
    DOI: 10.1086/596993
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