How to Compare the Incomparable: An International Comparison of the Impact of Housing Costs on Levels of Social Assistance

European Journal of Social Security

Volumn 5, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 128-149

  Kuivalainen, Susan ^a  

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EID: 84881932568     PISSN: 13882627     EISSN: 23992948     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/138826270300500204     Document Type: Article

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