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Employment and income distributional impact of microelectronics: a prospective analysis for the third world

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Working paper on labour market and economic implications of computerization in developing countries - develops a conceptual framework for the economic analysis of employment and income distributional impact of microelectronics innovations and technology transfer; expects underemployment and economic disparity to increase. Graphs, references, statistical tables.

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  • James, J., 1985. "Employment and income distributional impact of microelectronics: a prospective analysis for the third world," ILO Working Papers 992418373402676, International Labour Organization.
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