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An investigation into the role of human capital competences and their pay‐off

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  • Hans Heijke
  • Christoph Meng
  • Ger Ramaekers

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Keywords: Human capital, Competences, Labour market

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  • Hans Heijke & Christoph Meng & Ger Ramaekers, 2003. "An investigation into the role of human capital competences and their pay‐off," International Journal of Manpower, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 24(7), pages 750-773, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijmpps:01437720310502113
    DOI: 10.1108/01437720310502113
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