When political values and perceptions of deservingness collide: Evaluating public support for homelessness investments in Canada

@article{Doberstein2018WhenPV,
  title={When political values and perceptions of deservingness collide: Evaluating public support for homelessness investments in Canada},
  author={Carey Doberstein and Alison K. Smith},
  journal={International Journal of Social Welfare},
  year={2018}
}
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