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Electoral cycles in the administration of criminal justice

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  • Andrew Dyke, 2007. "Electoral cycles in the administration of criminal justice," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 133(3), pages 417-437, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:133:y:2007:i:3:p:417-437
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-007-9197-2
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