How Did the Great Recession Affect Different Types of Workers? Evidence from 17 Middle-Income Countries

@article{Cho2011HowDT,
  title={How Did the Great Recession Affect Different Types of Workers? Evidence from 17 Middle-Income Countries},
  author={Yoonyoung Cho and David Newhouse},
  journal={ERN: Business Fluctuations; Cycles (Topic)},
  year={2011}
}
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