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Wage inequality between and within groups: trade-induced or skill-bias technical change? Alternative age models for the UK

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  • De Santis, Roberto A., 2002. "Wage inequality between and within groups: trade-induced or skill-bias technical change? Alternative age models for the UK," Economic Modelling, Elsevier, vol. 19(5), pages 725-746, November.
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