Hi,

Masataka Harada and Dan Smith rigorously test that concern at APSA, using regression discontinuity design.
Their answer is negative; the deposit requirements are not so deterrent.

Best,

Kentaro

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Kentaro FUKUMOTO, Ph. D.
Professor, Department of Political Science, Gakushuin University
http://www-cc.gakushuin.ac.jp/~e982440/index_e.htm
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