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Accountability in the Shadow of Hierarchy: The Horizontal Accountability of Agencies

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  • Thomas Schillemans, 2008. "Accountability in the Shadow of Hierarchy: The Horizontal Accountability of Agencies," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 8(2), pages 175-194, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:porgrv:v:8:y:2008:i:2:p:175-194
    DOI: 10.1007/s11115-008-0053-8
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