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Unidimensional Downsian politics: median, utilitarian or what else?

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  • Laussel, Didier & Le Breton, Michel, 2002. "Unidimensional Downsian politics: median, utilitarian or what else?," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 76(3), pages 351-356, August.
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