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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Reconnecting to work : policies to mitigate long-term unemployment and its consequences / Lauren D. Appelbaum, editor. p. cm. Papers presented at a conference held on Apr. 1–2, 2011. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN-13: 978-0-88099-406-4 (pbk. : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0-88099-406-1 (pbk. : alk. paper) ISBN-13: 978-0-88099-408-8 (hardcover : alk. paper) ISBN-10: 0-88099-408-8 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1. Labor policy—United States—Congresses. 2. Unemployment—United States—Congresses. 3. Full employment policies—United States—Congresses. 4. Recessions—United States—Congresses. I. Appelbaum, Lauren D. HD5724.R337 2012 331.13'770973—dc23 2012034390© 2012 W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research 300 S. Westnedge Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007-4686 The facts presented in this study and the observations and viewpoints expressed are the sole responsibility of the authors. They do not necessarily represent positions of the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. Cover design by Alcorn Publication Design. Index prepared by Diane Worden. Printed in the United States of America. Printed on recycled paper. ...

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