High-skilled immigration and native task specialization in U.S. cities

@article{Lin2019HighskilledIA,
  title={High-skilled immigration and native task specialization in U.S. cities},
  author={Gary C. Lin},
  journal={Regional Science and Urban Economics},
  year={2019}
}
  • Gary C. Lin
  • Published 1 July 2019
  • Economics
  • Regional Science and Urban Economics
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