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Unemployment, Labor Market Flexibility, and Absenteeism: A Pan-European Study

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  • Ilias Livanos
  • Alexandros Zangelidis

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  • Ilias Livanos & Alexandros Zangelidis, 2013. "Unemployment, Labor Market Flexibility, and Absenteeism: A Pan-European Study," Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 52(2), pages 492-515, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:indres:v:52:y:2013:i:2:p:492-515
    DOI: 10.1111/irel.12021
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