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Examining the role of amenities in migration decisions: A structural estimation approach

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  • Gihoon Hong, 2016. "Examining the role of amenities in migration decisions: A structural estimation approach," Papers in Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 95(4), pages 733-754, November.
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