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Are courses chosen to reduce skill-deficiencies? an experimental approach

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  • Borghans, L.

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  • Golsteyn, B.H.H.

    (Macro, International & Labour Economics)

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  • Borghans, L. & Golsteyn, B.H.H., 2007. "Are courses chosen to reduce skill-deficiencies? an experimental approach," ROA Research Memorandum 001, Maastricht University, Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA).
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    DOI: 10.26481/umaror.2007001
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