Are Voters Rational?  Evidence From Gubernatorial Elections

Justin Wolfers

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Are Voters Rational? Evidence From Gubernatorial Elections

Justin Wolfers

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Justin Wolfers (2002). Are Voters Rational? Evidence From Gubernatorial Elections. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.305740

Are Voters Rational? Evidence From Gubernatorial Elections

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