Different paths to the same result: Rational choice, political psychology, and impression formation in campaigns

American Journal of Political Science

Volumn 42, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 1061-1081

  Bianco, William T ^a  

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EID: 0032220428     PISSN: 00925853     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/2991849     Document Type: Article

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