The delineation of 21st century local labour market areasa critical review and a research agenda

  1. Casado Díaz, José M.
  2. Coombes, Mike
Revista:
BAGE. Boletín de la Asociación Española de Geografía

ISSN: 0212-9426

Año de publicación: 2011

Número: 57

Páginas: 7-32

Tipo: Artículo

Otras publicaciones en: BAGE. Boletín de la Asociación Española de Geografía

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