The role of comparative advantage and learning in wage dynamics and intrafirm mobility: Evidence from Germany

Journal of Labor Economics

Volumn 23, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 725-767

  Lluis, Stéphanie ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA   (United States)

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EID: 29344470309     PISSN: 0734306X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/491607     Document Type: Review

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