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Original Articles

Moving Shop: Residential and Business Relocation by the Highly Educated Self-employed

Déménagement: réinstallation résidentielle et professionnelle par des travailleurs indépendants très qualifiés

Traslado de tiendas: la reubicación residencial y de negocios por parte de trabajadores independientes con estudios superiores

移动商店 : 高学历自雇者的住所和公司迁移情况

Pages 436-464 | Received 05 Jun 2013, Accepted 16 Jun 2014, Published online: 14 Nov 2014

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