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Closeness counts in horseshoes and dancing ... and elections

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  • Fred Thompson, 1982. "Closeness counts in horseshoes and dancing ... and elections," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 38(3), pages 305-316, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:38:y:1982:i:3:p:305-316
    DOI: 10.1007/BF00144855
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