The Forest Ranger (and the Legislator): How Local Congressional Politics Shape Policy Implementation in Agency Field Offices

The Forest Ranger (and the Legislator): How Local Congressional Politics Shape Policy Implementation in Agency Field Offices
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护林员(和立法者):地方国会政治如何影响机构外地办事处的政策实施

DOI:
10.1093/jopart/muab037
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发表时间:
2021
影响因子:
4.2
通讯作者:
Arnold, Gwen
Arnold, Gwen
中科院分区:
管理学1区
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作者:
Struthers, Cory L.;Scott, Tyler A.;Fleischman, Forrest;Arnold, Gwen

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