Published September 1975
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Journal Article
Closeness counts only in horseshoes and dancing
- Creators
- Ferejohn, John A.
- Fiorina, Morris P.
Abstract
During the period in which our article (APSR vol. 68 [June 1974]) circulated in manuscript form it provoked an unusual amount of collegial reaction. Of course, we were quite prepared for a reaction from those who use decision-theoretic models in their research—they were our intended audience. More surprisingly, we also received comments from less directly involved bystanders—a medieval historian for example. All this correspondence indicates to us that nearly everyone has his own theory of how voters behave, and that most such theories do not agree with the one presented in our article. The comments of Professors Tullock, Beck, Mayer and Good, and Stephens further support this conclusion.
Additional Information
© 1975 American Political Science Association. Formerly SSWP 53.Additional details
- Eprint ID
- 83704
- DOI
- 10.2307/1958405
- Resolver ID
- CaltechAUTHORS:20171205-150729042
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