This issue focuses on a research agenda for campaign finance. These articles are the product of 2 conferences sponsored by the Campaign Finance Institute and the Bipartisan Policy Center. More information about the working group here (and full report).
Masthead Page i
Introduction Shafer, Byron E. / DiSalvo, DanielPage 311
Richer Parties, Better Politics? Party-Centered Campaign Finance Laws and American Democracy La Raja, Raymond J.Page 313
The Influence of Campaign Contributions on Legislative Policy Powell, Lynda W.Page 339
Following Powell’s Lead and Expanding the Agenda Jones, Ruth S.Page 357
Public Election Funding: An Assessment of What We Would Like to Know Mayer, Kenneth R.Page 365
Small Donors: Incentives, Economies of Scale, and Effects Malbin, Michael J.Page 385
The Internet and American Political Campaigns Karpf, DavidPage 413
Messages, Micro-targeting, and New Media Technologies Jamieson, Kathleen HallPage 429
Campaign Spending and Electoral Competition: Towards More Policy Relevant Research1 Milyo, JeffPage 437
An Agenda for Future Research on Money in Politics in the United States Fortier, John C. / Malbin, Michael J.Page 455
Money and Influence in the Chicago City Council Hennessy, Cari LynnPage 481
Making the Affordable Care Act Work: High-Risk Pools and Health Insurance Marketplaces Haeder, Simon F.Page 499
Book review Johnston, RichardPage 513
Book review Schnidman, Evan A.Page 517
Book review Glenn, Brian J.Page 523