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Earnings of Couples with High and Low Levels of Education, 1980-2000

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  • Johnson, Anick
  • Morissette, Rene

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This study explores the labour market performance of low and high educated couples using Census data for the period 1980 to 2000.

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  • Johnson, Anick & Morissette, Rene, 2004. "Earnings of Couples with High and Low Levels of Education, 1980-2000," Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series 2004230e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch.
    • Handle: RePEc:stc:stcp3e:2004230e
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    2. Picot, Garnett & Morissette, Rene, 2005. "Summary Of: Low-paid Work and Economically Vulnerable Families over the Last Two Decades," Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series 2005249e, Statistics Canada, Analytical Studies Branch.

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