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Evidence on omitted variable bias in earnings equations

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  • Ganderton, Philip T.

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  • Griffin, Peter & Ganderton, Philip T., 1996. "Evidence on omitted variable bias in earnings equations," Economics of Education Review, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 139-148, April.
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