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Who Gets Ahead: A Review Article

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  • James P. Smith, 2004. "Who Gets Ahead: A Review Article," Labor and Demography 0403031, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:wpa:wuwpla:0403031
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    2. Welch, Finis, 1981. "Affirmative Action and Its Enforcement," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 71(2), pages 127-133, May.
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