The Circularity Risk Matrix in EU Projects – An Approach by the Financial Auditor in Assessing a Cleaner Environment
By: Oana V. ȚÎRDEA
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0033 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 375 - 390
Published on: Jul 16, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
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