A theory of partisan support and entry deterrence in electoral competition

Journal of Theoretical Politics

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 123-158

  Wiseman, Alan E ^a  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Campaign platforms; Elections; Entry deterrence; Ideal points; Parties; Valence model

Indexed keywords

EID: 33645024085     PISSN: 09516298     EISSN: 14603667     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0951629806061858     Document Type: Review

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