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Vote-maximizing versus utility-maximizing candidates: Comparing dynamic models of Bi-Party competition

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  • François Petry, 1982. "Vote-maximizing versus utility-maximizing candidates: Comparing dynamic models of Bi-Party competition," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 16(6), pages 507-526, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:qualqt:v:16:y:1982:i:6:p:507-526
    DOI: 10.1007/BF00156302
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    2. Gary Cox, 1984. "An expected-utility model of electoral competition," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 18(4), pages 337-349, August.

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