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Gordon Tullock and experimental economics

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  • Thomas Stratmann

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  • Daniel Houser & Thomas Stratmann, 2012. "Gordon Tullock and experimental economics," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 152(1), pages 211-222, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:152:y:2012:i:1:p:211-222
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-011-9861-4
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