Punctuated Equilibrium Theory: An Empirical Investigation of Its Relevance for Global Health Expenditure

Public Budgeting and Finance

Volumn 35, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 73-94

  Martin, Marie H ^a   Streams, Meg ^b  

^a VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84925300198     PISSN: 02751100     EISSN: 15405850     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/pbaf.12055     Document Type: Article

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