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Evaluation of Eu Cohesion Policy Impact on Regional Convergence: Do Culture Differences Matter?

Economics and Culture
Volume 13 (2016): Issue 1 (June 2016)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jec-2016-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2256-0173
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Language: English
Page range: 41 - 52
Published on: Jul 6, 2016
Published by: EKA University of Applied Sciences
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year
Keywords:
regional convergence,
Cohesion policy,
cultural differences,
regression analysis
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Business management,
Corporate social responsibility (CSR), compliance management, business ethics,
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Cultural management,
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Sociology,
Culture

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