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Probability calculations under the IAC hypothesis

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  • Pritchard, Geoffrey

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  • Wilson, Mark C. & Pritchard, Geoffrey, 2007. "Probability calculations under the IAC hypothesis," Mathematical Social Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 54(3), pages 244-256, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:matsoc:v:54:y:2007:i:3:p:244-256
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