Multilevel analysis of the effects of antidiscrimination policies on earnings by sexual orientation

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management

Volumn 30, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 334-358

  Klawitter, Marieka ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

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EID: 79952419124     PISSN: 02768739     EISSN: 15206688     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pam.20563     Document Type: Article

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