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Uncertain candidates, valence, and the dynamics of candidate position-taking

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  • Robert Erikson
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  • Michael Bruter & Robert Erikson & Aaron Strauss, 2010. "Uncertain candidates, valence, and the dynamics of candidate position-taking," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 144(1), pages 153-168, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:144:y:2010:i:1:p:153-168
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-009-9509-9
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    1. Anthony Downs, 1957. "An Economic Theory of Political Action in a Democracy," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 65, pages 135-135.
    2. Erikson, Robert S. & Romero, David W., 1990. "Candidate Equilibrium and the Behavioral Model of the Vote," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 84(4), pages 1103-1126, December.
    3. Ansolabehere, Stephen & Snyder, James M, Jr, 2000. "Valence Politics and Equilibrium in Spatial Election Models," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 103(3-4), pages 327-336, June.
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