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An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Non-Tariff Trade Restrictions on Manufacturing Jobs in Nigeria Cover

An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Non-Tariff Trade Restrictions on Manufacturing Jobs in Nigeria

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|Jan 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 17 - 31
Submitted on: Jun 18, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 26, 2025
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Published on: Jan 26, 2026
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