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Relative wage concern: the missing piece in the contract multiplier?

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  • Ascari, Guido & Garcia, Juan A., 2004. "Relative wage concern: the missing piece in the contract multiplier?," Research in Economics, Elsevier, vol. 58(4), pages 343-369, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:reecon:v:58:y:2004:i:4:p:343-369
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