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Influence and the discretionary allocation of several prizes

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  • Clark, Derek J. & Riis, Christian, 1998. "Influence and the discretionary allocation of several prizes," European Journal of Political Economy, Elsevier, vol. 14(4), pages 605-625, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:poleco:v:14:y:1998:i:4:p:605-625
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