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Electoral Competition in Heterogeneous Districts

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  • Steven Callander, 2005. "Electoral Competition in Heterogeneous Districts," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 113(5), pages 1116-1145, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:ucp:jpolec:v:113:y:2005:i:5:p:1116-1145
    DOI: 10.1086/444405
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