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Defensive Politics

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  • Edward Wesep, 2012. "Defensive Politics," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 151(3), pages 425-444, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:151:y:2012:i:3:p:425-444
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-010-9752-0
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