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Beyond the Median: Voter Preferences, District Heterogeneity, and Political Representation

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  • Elisabeth R. Gerber & Jeffrey B. Lewis, 2004. "Beyond the Median: Voter Preferences, District Heterogeneity, and Political Representation," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 112(6), pages 1364-1383, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jpolec:v:112:y:2004:i:6:p:1364-1383
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