Cookies?
Library Header Image
LSE Research Online LSE Library Services

Public funding of elections increases candidate polarization by reducing the influence of moderate donors

Hall, Andrew B. (2014) Public funding of elections increases candidate polarization by reducing the influence of moderate donors. LSE American Politics and Policy (14 May 2014). Website.

[img]
Preview
PDF - Published Version
Download (207kB) | Preview

Abstract

A common refrain is that there is “too much money in politics”, with many arguing for the public funding of political campaigns. But what are the effects of this kind of public finding on electoral and legislative behavior? Using evidence from U.S. state legislative elections over the past four decades, Andrew B. Hall finds that public funding for campaigns actually increases political polarization by reducing the influence of interest groups, which tend to be more moderate than individuals in the way that they donate.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://blo gs.lse.ac.uk/usappblo g/
Additional Information: © 2014 The Author
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance
J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Date Deposited: 12 Aug 2014 10:52
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 19:18
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/58893

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item

Downloads

Downloads per month over past year

View more statistics