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Gender and Youth Employment Outcomes (The United States and West Germany, 1984-1991)

In: Youth Employment and Joblessness in Advanced Countries

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  • Francine D. Blau
  • Lawrence Kahn

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  • Francine D. Blau & Lawrence Kahn, 2000. "Gender and Youth Employment Outcomes (The United States and West Germany, 1984-1991)," NBER Chapters, in: Youth Employment and Joblessness in Advanced Countries, pages 107-168, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
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