Introduction: Processes, Performance and Best Value in Local Government

Local Government Studies

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 1-15

  Boyne, George A ^a  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0347386320     PISSN: 03003930     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03003939908433944     Document Type: Article

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