Does cross-sectoral partnership deliver? An empirical exploration of public service effectiveness, efficiency, and equity

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 679-701

  Andrews, Rhys ^a   Entwistle, Tom ^a  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 77954419825     PISSN: 10531858     EISSN: 14779803     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jopart/mup045     Document Type: Article

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