Spousal interdependence in turnover decisions: The case of Israel's medical sector employees

Journal of Family and Economic Issues

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 97-122

  Mano Negrin, Rita ^a   Kirschenbaum, Alan ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA   (Israel)

^b TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Israel)

Author keywords

Medical professions; Spouses' employment; Turnover

Indexed keywords

EID: 1842452475     PISSN: 10580476     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1009421901790     Document Type: Article

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