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Open Occupations – Why Work Should Be Free

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The benefits of openness are widely apparent everywhere except, seemingly, in occupations. Yet the case against occupational licensing still remains strong. Consideration of dynamic costs strengthens the case further.

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  • Jason Potts, 2009. "Open Occupations – Why Work Should Be Free," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 29(1), pages 71-76, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:29:y:2009:i:1:p:71-76
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0270.2009.01871.x
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