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This presentation was given at a briefing at IFS on 31 May 2012.
See slides and audio from the event, or click below for the slides as a pdf.
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James Browne
Presentation details
- Publisher
- IFS
Suggested citation
Browne, J. (2012). 'Options for local authorities' [Presentation]. London: IFS. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/options-local-authorities (accessed: 2 July 2024).
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