The effects of algorithmic labor market recommendations: Evidence from a field experiment

Journal of Labor Economics

Volumn 35, Issue 2, 2017, Pages 345-385

  Horton, John J ^a  

^a NEW YORK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85014904003     PISSN: 0734306X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1086/689213     Document Type: Article

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