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HOW DOES THE WELFARE STATE INFLUENCE INDIVIDUALS' SOCIAL CAPITAL?

Eurobarometer evidence on individuals' access to informal help

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Pages 416-440 | Received 13 Jul 2010, Accepted 22 Jan 2012, Published online: 08 Jun 2012

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