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Securing the base: electoral competition under variable turnout

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  • Michael Peress, 2011. "Securing the base: electoral competition under variable turnout," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 148(1), pages 87-104, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:148:y:2011:i:1:p:87-104
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-010-9647-0
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