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A Realist Alternative to Randomised Control Trials: A Bridge Not a Barrier?

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  • Jamie Morgan, 2019. "A Realist Alternative to Randomised Control Trials: A Bridge Not a Barrier?," The European Journal of Development Research, Palgrave Macmillan;European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI), vol. 31(2), pages 180-188, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:eurjdr:v:31:y:2019:i:2:d:10.1057_s41287-019-00200-y
    DOI: 10.1057/s41287-019-00200-y
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