Global networks and domestic policy convergence: A network explanation of policy changes

World Politics

Volumn 64, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 375-425

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Indexed keywords

CONVERGENCE; ECONOMIC IMPACT; FISCAL POLICY; GLOBALIZATION; MONETARY POLICY; NATIONAL ECONOMY; REGULATORY APPROACH;

EID: 84864053582     PISSN: 00438871     EISSN: 10863338     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s0043887112000081     Document Type: Article

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