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The Employment Consequences of Wrongful-Discharge Laws: Large, Small, or None at All?

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  • Stewart J. Schwab

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  • David H. Autor & John J. Donohue & Stewart J. Schwab, 2004. "The Employment Consequences of Wrongful-Discharge Laws: Large, Small, or None at All?," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 94(2), pages 440-446, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:94:y:2004:i:2:p:440-446
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