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International Journal of
Population Studies Atypical workers and COVID-19

which has received limited attention to date. The firm- Consent for publication
level database used in this study provides a comprehensive
understanding of the issue, highlighting the specific Not applicable.
factors that hinder or promote the increase in atypical Availability of data
employment levels during the pandemic. Future research
might include case studies of firms that did not have as Data and materials are available from the corresponding
negative experiences as their peer-firms and showcase author on request.
what the “better” firms did that resulted in the more- References
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