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Key references
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Estermann, T., Nokkala, T., Monika
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Aghion, P., Dewatripont, M., Hoxby, C., Mas-Colell, A., Sapir, A. The Governance and Performance of Research
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Hoareau, C., Ritzen, J., Marconi, G. "Higher education and economic innovation,
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OECD School Governance, Assessments and
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Estermann, T., Nokkala, T., Monika
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