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Poll positions and win probabilities: a stochastic model of the electoral process

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  • Donald Tull

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  • Jerry Medler & Donald Tull, 1973. "Poll positions and win probabilities: a stochastic model of the electoral process," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 14(1), pages 125-132, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:14:y:1973:i:1:p:125-132
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01718447
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    2. James Coleman, 1971. "Internal processes governing party positions in elections," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 11(1), pages 35-60, September.
    3. Fleitas, Daniel W., 1971. "Bandwagon and Underdog Effects in Minimal-Information Elections," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 65(2), pages 434-438, June.
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