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The calculus of ethical voting

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  • Timothy Feddersen
  • Alvaro Sandroni

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  • Timothy Feddersen & Alvaro Sandroni, 2006. "The calculus of ethical voting," International Journal of Game Theory, Springer;Game Theory Society, vol. 35(1), pages 1-25, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:jogath:v:35:y:2006:i:1:p:1-25
    DOI: 10.1007/s00182-006-0047-0
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    4. Evren, Özgür, 2012. "Altruism and voting: A large-turnout result that does not rely on civic duty or cooperative behavior," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 147(6), pages 2124-2157.
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