Campaign contributions as a commitment device

We explore the idea that the influence of interest groups in elections may have positive economic effects. Since the investment decisions of firms determine economic growth and employment, voters have a common interest in making their governments commit to policies that encourage private investments...

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Main Author: Maniadis, Zacharias (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2009-06.
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