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Gender differences in the Canadian economy, with some comparisons to the United States (Part I: Labour force characteristics)

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  1. Economics Department at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

    Ronald G. Bodkin & Majed El-Helou (research assistant)

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Ronald G. Bodkin was professor of Economics at the University of Ottawa from 1975 to June 2001.

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Bodkin, R.G., El-Helou, M. Gender differences in the Canadian economy, with some comparisons to the United States (Part I: Labour force characteristics). Gend. Issues 19, 3–20 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12147-001-0008-7

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