The Effects of Admission Policies on Rates of Family Migration in European States, 2008–2019
By: Anton Ahlén
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.33134/njmr.707 | Journal eISSN: 1799-649X
Language: English
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Submitted on: Apr 11, 2023
Accepted on: Feb 5, 2024
Published on: Apr 24, 2024
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