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A Cross-Section Study on the Demand for State Lottery Tickets

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  • Roland Y. Wu, 1979. "A Cross-Section Study on the Demand for State Lottery Tickets," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 23(2), pages 6-12, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:23:y:1979:i:2:p:6-12
    DOI: 10.1177/056943457902300202
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