Public Financing in American Elections

Reformers argue that public financing of campaigns will help rescue American democracy from the corruptive influence of money in elections. "Public Financing in American Elections" evaluates this claim and aims to remove much of the guesswork from the discussion about public finance. Featuring some of the most senior scholars in political science and electoral studies, this book provides an up-to-date treatment of campaign finance research and thinking about public campaign financing reforms. Exploring proposals at the ... Read More

Reformers argue that public financing of campaigns will help rescue American democracy from the corruptive influence of money in elections. "Public Financing in American Elections" evaluates this claim and aims to remove much of the guesswork from the discussion about public finance. Featuring some of the most senior scholars in political science and electoral studies, this book provides an up-to-date treatment of campaign finance research and thinking about public campaign financing reforms. Exploring proposals at the local, state, and federal levels, the contributors provide a comprehensive overview of public financing initiatives in the United States and discuss their impact. Focused analyses of several current public programs are also presented. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $35.95 Title: Public Financing in American Elections Publisher: Temple University Press Print ISBN: 9781439906934, 1439906939 eText ISBN: 9781439906941 Edition: 2011 Format: PDF eBook	$35.95 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ