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A model of candidate location with endogenous valence

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  • Alexei Zakharov, 2009. "A model of candidate location with endogenous valence," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 138(3), pages 347-366, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:138:y:2009:i:3:p:347-366
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-008-9362-2
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