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Imperfect Information, Democracy, and Populism

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  • Binswanger, J.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

  • Prüfer, J.

    (Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management)

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  • Binswanger, J. & Prüfer, J., 2009. "Imperfect Information, Democracy, and Populism," Other publications TiSEM cd6570a3-6827-4060-8fd6-5, Tilburg University, School of Economics and Management.
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