The open method of co-ordination

Perspectives on European Politics and Society

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 75-90

  Pochet, Philippe ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Employment; Governance; Social policy

Indexed keywords

EID: 77950785745     PISSN: 15705854     EISSN: 15680258     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15705850600839603     Document Type: Article

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