Accounting as a technology of neoliberalism: The accountability role of IPSAS in Nigeria
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Neoliberalism; International Financial Institutions (IFIs); International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); Corruption; Transparency and Accountability;All these keywords.
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