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Variable rational partisan cycles and electoral uncertainty

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  • Berlemann, Michael & Markwardt, Gunther, 2006. "Variable rational partisan cycles and electoral uncertainty," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 22(4), pages 874-886, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:22:y:2006:i:4:p:874-886
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