Employment Laws in Developing Countries

@article{Djankov2008EmploymentLI,
  title={Employment Laws in Developing Countries},
  author={Simeon Djankov and Rita Maria Ramalho},
  journal={CEPR Discussion Paper Series},
  year={2008}
}
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