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The voluntary sector, job creation and social policy: Illusions and opportunities

2001; Wiley; Volume: 140; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1564-913x.2001.tb00535.x

1564-913X

Virginie Pérotin,

Social Policy and Reform Studies

International Labour ReviewVolume 140, Issue 3 p. 327-362 The voluntary sector, job creation and social policy: Illusions and opportunities Virginie PÉROTIN, Virginie PÉROTIN *This article is based on research undertaken by the author when she was a member of the Cross-departmental Analysis and Report Team, ILO. Access to data and the cooperation of the Comparative Nonprofit Project at Johns Hopkins University are gratefully acknowledged.Search for more papers by this author Virginie PÉROTIN, Virginie PÉROTIN *This article is based on research undertaken by the author when she was a member of the Cross-departmental Analysis and Report Team, ILO. Access to data and the cooperation of the Comparative Nonprofit Project at Johns Hopkins University are gratefully acknowledged.Search for more papers by this author First published: 22 September 2008 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1564-913X.2001.tb00535.xCitations: 9 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References Anheier, Helmut K. 1991. “Employment and earnings in the West German nonprofit sector. 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