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Party Affiliation And Public Spending: Evidence From U.S. Governors

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  • Louis-Philippe Beland
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  • Louis-Philippe Beland & Sara Oloomi, 2017. "Party Affiliation And Public Spending: Evidence From U.S. Governors," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 55(2), pages 982-995, April.
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