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Skill Obsolescence, Lifelong Learning and Labor Market Participation

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  • Allen, J.P.

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  • de Grip, A.

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  • Allen, J.P. & de Grip, A., 2007. "Skill Obsolescence, Lifelong Learning and Labor Market Participation," ROA Research Memorandum 006, Maastricht University, Research Centre for Education and the Labour Market (ROA).
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    DOI: 10.26481/umaror.2007006
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