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A Theory of Why the Ruthless Revolt

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  • Joshua R. Hendrickson & Alexander William Salter, 2016. "A Theory of Why the Ruthless Revolt," Economics and Politics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 28(3), pages 295-316, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecopol:v:28:y:2016:i:3:p:295-316
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