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Generic difference of expected vote share and probability of victory maximization in simple plurality elections with probabilistic voters

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  • John Patty, 2007. "Generic difference of expected vote share and probability of victory maximization in simple plurality elections with probabilistic voters," Social Choice and Welfare, Springer;The Society for Social Choice and Welfare, vol. 29(1), pages 149-173, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sochwe:v:29:y:2007:i:1:p:149-173
    DOI: 10.1007/s00355-006-0200-5
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