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Uncertainty and systematic bias in provision of social benefits by a public bureaucracy

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  • Theisen, Theis, 1997. "Uncertainty and systematic bias in provision of social benefits by a public bureaucracy," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 13(3), pages 639-659, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:13:y:1997:i:3:p:639-659
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