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A Lottery for the Republic of Science: Chance, Merit, and Fairness in the Process of Awarding Research Grants

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  • Valdivia, Walter, 2021. "A Lottery for the Republic of Science: Chance, Merit, and Fairness in the Process of Awarding Research Grants," Working Papers 10461, George Mason University, Mercatus Center.
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