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Original Articles

The Importance of Ethical Training for the Improvement of Ethical Decision-Making

Evidence from Germany and the United States

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Pages 5-35 | Received 01 Jan 2006, Accepted 01 Jan 2007, Published online: 21 Sep 2008

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