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Diversity and Employment Prospects

Neighbors Matter!

Camille Hémet and Clément Malgouyres
Journal of Human Resources, July 2018, 53 (3) 825-858; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.53.3.0115.6895R1

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Camille Hémet, Clément Malgouyres
Journal of Human Resources Jul 2018, 53 (3) 825-858; DOI: 10.3368/jhr.53.3.0115.6895R1
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