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The welfare effects of public opinion polls

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  • Eyal Winter

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  • Esteban Klor & Eyal Winter, 2007. "The welfare effects of public opinion polls," International Journal of Game Theory, Springer;Game Theory Society, vol. 35(3), pages 379-394, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jogath:v:35:y:2007:i:3:p:379-394
    DOI: 10.1007/s00182-006-0050-5
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