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October 1996

Entry into and consequences of nonstandard work arrangements

Donna S. Rothstein

Data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth suggest that recent occurrences such as the birth of a child or change in marital status can affect the likelihood of entering different types of employment arrangements. This article explores the impact on workers aged 29 through 37 of being in a nonstandard employment arrangement.

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