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Computer Use, Job Tasks and the Part-Time Pay Penalty

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  • Didier Fouarge

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  • Ahmed Elsayed & Andries Grip & Didier Fouarge, 2017. "Computer Use, Job Tasks and the Part-Time Pay Penalty," British Journal of Industrial Relations, London School of Economics, vol. 55(1), pages 58-82, March.
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