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The proximity paradox: the legislative agenda and the electoral success of ideological extremists

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  • Justin Buchler, 2011. "The proximity paradox: the legislative agenda and the electoral success of ideological extremists," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 148(1), pages 1-19, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:148:y:2011:i:1:p:1-19
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-010-9643-4
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