Chapter 7 Determinants of Confidence in the Civil Service: An International Comparison

Research in Public Policy Analysis and Management

Volumn 16, Issue , 2007, Pages 171-201

  Van de Walle, Steven ^a  

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EID: 34547889452     PISSN: 07321317     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0732-1317(07)16007-3     Document Type: Review

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