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The positive theory of legislative institutions: an enrichment of social choice and spatial models

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  • Kenneth Shepsle, 1986. "The positive theory of legislative institutions: an enrichment of social choice and spatial models," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 50(1), pages 135-178, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:50:y:1986:i:1:p:135-178
    DOI: 10.1007/BF00124930
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    4. Alesina, Alberto & Rosenthal, Howard, 1996. "A Theory of Divided Government," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 64(6), pages 1311-1341, November.
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