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Presidential Address: Measurement Matters: Policy in Federal Statistics and Data

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  • David S. Johnson, 2019. "Presidential Address: Measurement Matters: Policy in Federal Statistics and Data," Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 38(2), pages 297-307, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:jpamgt:v:38:y:2019:i:2:p:297-307
    DOI: 10.1002/pam.22130
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    1. Sherry Glied, 2022. "Presidential Address: Connecting the Dots: Turning Research Evidence into Evidence for Policymaking," Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 41(3), pages 676-682, June.

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