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Do changes in district magnitude affect electoral fragmentation? Evidence over time at the district level

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ID4170734
AuthorsMatthew Singer (0000-0002-7048-9003, University of Connecticut, corresponding author), Zachary Gershman (0000-0002-9466-3889, Southwestern Law School)
Year2018
Volume54
Pages172-181
Publication date2018-08-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueElectoral Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0261-3794 • E-ISSN: 1873-6890
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.electstud.2018.06.003
OpenAlexW2808382891
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited39

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Citation span2017 - 2026 (10)
Citation velocitycurrent
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