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What's wrong with political manifestos, and how to fix them

  • Written by: The Conversation
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The flurry of 2015 election manifesto releases has come to a close and much analysis has already been offered of what the various parties are offering. Understandably much of the focus has been on the likelihood these policies will win votes in what is surely the most tightly fought electoral...

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