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Employment Regulations through the Eyes of Employers : Do They Matter and How Do Firms Respond to Them?

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  • Stefano Scarpetta

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  • Gaëlle Pierre & Stefano Scarpetta, 2004. "Employment Regulations through the Eyes of Employers : Do They Matter and How Do Firms Respond to Them?," World Bank Publications - Reports 9092, The World Bank Group.
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