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The evaluation of climate policy: theory and emerging practice in Europe

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  • Dave Huitema

  • Andrew Jordan
  • Eric Massey
  • Tim Rayner
  • Harro Asselt
  • Constanze Haug
  • Roger Hildingsson
  • Suvi Monni
  • Johannes Stripple

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  • Dave Huitema & Andrew Jordan & Eric Massey & Tim Rayner & Harro Asselt & Constanze Haug & Roger Hildingsson & Suvi Monni & Johannes Stripple, 2011. "The evaluation of climate policy: theory and emerging practice in Europe," Policy Sciences, Springer;Society of Policy Sciences, vol. 44(2), pages 179-198, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:policy:v:44:y:2011:i:2:p:179-198
    DOI: 10.1007/s11077-011-9125-7
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