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Fundamental Logical System of Think Tank Research

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As an important part of the national decision-making advisory system, the research on the theory and methodology of think tanks is helpful to improve the level of think tank research, expand the scope of its concern, and effectively play its role and functions.

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Pan, J. (2021). Fundamental Logical System of Think Tank Research. In: DIIS Theory and Methodology in Think Tanks. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0618-2_1

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