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Determinants of the probability and timing of commercial casino legalization in the United States

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  • Peter Calcagno
  • Douglas Walker
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  • Peter Calcagno & Douglas Walker & John Jackson, 2010. "Determinants of the probability and timing of commercial casino legalization in the United States," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 142(1), pages 69-90, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:142:y:2010:i:1:p:69-90
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-009-9475-2
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    Keywords

    Casinos; Casino adoption; Legalized gambling; Fiscal stress; Tax revenues; D72; L83; H7;
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    JEL classification:

    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism
    • H7 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations

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