Retraining investment for U.S. transition from coal to solar photovoltaic employment

@article{Louie2016RetrainingIF,
  title={Retraining investment for U.S. transition from coal to solar photovoltaic employment},
  author={Edward P. Louie and Joshua M. Pearce},
  journal={Energy Economics},
  year={2016},
  volume={57},
  pages={295-302}
}
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