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Analysing Decentralization Policies in Developing Countries: a Political‐Economy Framework

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  • Dennis A. Rondinelli
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  • Ronald W. Johnson

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  • Dennis A. Rondinelli & James S. McCullough & Ronald W. Johnson, 1989. "Analysing Decentralization Policies in Developing Countries: a Political‐Economy Framework," Development and Change, International Institute of Social Studies, vol. 20(1), pages 57-87, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:devchg:v:20:y:1989:i:1:p:57-87
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-7660.1989.tb00340.x
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