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Voter uncertainty and failure of Duverger’s law: an empirical analysis

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  • Michael Herrmann, 2012. "Voter uncertainty and failure of Duverger’s law: an empirical analysis," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 151(1), pages 63-90, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:151:y:2012:i:1:p:63-90
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-010-9734-2
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