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Introduction to the Special Issue on “Text as Data in the Study of Politics in Developing Countries”

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  • Hirokazu Kikuchi
  • Keiichi Kubo

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  • Hirokazu Kikuchi & Keiichi Kubo, 2025. "Introduction to the Special Issue on “Text as Data in the Study of Politics in Developing Countries”," The Developing Economies, Institute of Developing Economies, vol. 63(1), pages 3-8, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:deveco:v:63:y:2025:i:1:p:3-8
    DOI: 10.1111/deve.12432
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