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In this chapter we briefly outline a number of domains of application for EGT, some preliminary insights in each domain, and methodological considerations. We conclude with a reflection on the value of EGT in mapping out the middle ground between libertarian and socialist ideologies.
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Van Assche, K., Beunen, R., Duineveld, M. (2014). Policy Formulation and EGT: Making Governance Work. In: Evolutionary Governance Theory. SpringerBriefs in Economics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00984-1_10
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