Labor Market Regimes and the Effects of Monetary Policy

@article{Hibbs2004LaborMR,
  title={Labor Market Regimes and the Effects of Monetary Policy},
  author={Douglas A. Hibbs and Nicola Acocella and Giovanni Di Bartolomeo},
  journal={ERN: Monetary Policy Objectives; Policy Designs; Policy Coordination (Topic)},
  year={2004}
}
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