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Understanding the differential benefits of training for the unemployed

M. Anthony MachinUniversity of Southern Queensland, Australia
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Peter A. CreedGriffith University, Australia
Pages 104-113 | Accepted 01 Aug 2003, Published online: 21 Aug 2006

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