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Book Review of “On Voting: a public choice approach” (Tullock, 1998)

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In this working paper, G. Tullock’s book “On Voting: a public choice approach” is discussed.

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  • Schmitz, Patrick W., 2000. "Book Review of “On Voting: a public choice approach” (Tullock, 1998)," MPRA Paper 6972, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior

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