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The effect of EU structural funds on regional growth: assessing the evidence from Greece, 1990–2005

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  • Sarantis Lolos, 2009. "The effect of EU structural funds on regional growth: assessing the evidence from Greece, 1990–2005," Economic Change and Restructuring, Springer, vol. 42(3), pages 211-228, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ecopln:v:42:y:2009:i:3:p:211-228
    DOI: 10.1007/s10644-009-9070-z
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