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The Impact of HIV/AIDS and ARV Treatment on Worker Absenteeism

Implications for African Firms

James Habyarimana, Bekezela Mbakile and Cristian Pop-Eleches
Journal of Human Resources, October 2010, 45 (4) 809-839; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.45.4.809
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