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The Evolution of the Wage Elasticity of Labor Supply over Time

Todd Elder, Steven J. Haider and Cody Orr
Published online before print June 05, 2025, 0724-13703R1; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.0724-13703R1
Todd Elder
1Department of Economics, Michigan State University
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1Department of Economics, Michigan State University
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Cody Orr
2Center for Economic Studies, U.S. Census Bureau
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