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Age-differentiated minimum wages in developing countries

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  • Poblete, Joaquin

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  • Larrain, Mauricio & Poblete, Joaquin, 2007. "Age-differentiated minimum wages in developing countries," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 84(2), pages 777-797, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:deveco:v:84:y:2007:i:2:p:777-797
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