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Last-period problems in legislatures

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  • Matthew Dabros

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  • Glenn Parker & Matthew Dabros, 2012. "Last-period problems in legislatures," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 151(3), pages 789-806, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:151:y:2012:i:3:p:789-806
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-011-9770-6
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