Mattias Polborn, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (IMAGE)

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Mattias Polborn, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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A new study says the sequential election format of the US presidential primary is the best mechanism to select a candidate who would prevail in a head-to-head election against any one of the other candidates, says co-author and University of Illinois economist Mattias Polborn.

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L. Brian Polborn

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