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The Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program: A Synthesis of Major Findings

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  • Ronald D'Amico
  • Peter Z. Schochet

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This paper presents a synthesis of findings described in detail in more than a dozen separate reports prepared as part of the Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program.

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  • Ronald D'Amico & Peter Z. Schochet, "undated". "The Evaluation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program: A Synthesis of Major Findings," Mathematica Policy Research Reports c6b34445ad854f5d8178f580f, Mathematica Policy Research.
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