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Presidential address: Evidence-based decision making: What will it take for the decision makers to care?

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  • Rebecca A. Maynard

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  • Rebecca A. Maynard, 2006. "Presidential address: Evidence-based decision making: What will it take for the decision makers to care?," Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 25(2), pages 249-265.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jpamgt:v:25:y:2006:i:2:p:249-265
    DOI: 10.1002/pam.20169
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