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Towards a theory of bicameralism: the neglected contributions of the calculus of consent

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  • Bernard Grofman
  • Thomas Brunell
  • Scott Feld

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  • Bernard Grofman & Thomas Brunell & Scott Feld, 2012. "Towards a theory of bicameralism: the neglected contributions of the calculus of consent," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 152(1), pages 147-161, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:152:y:2012:i:1:p:147-161
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-011-9859-y
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