Product Description: Has money in politics become more important over time? Has new campaign technology caused a 'cost explosion?' Who gives and spends for political purposes and why? Is illegal funding of parties a real problem? What are the impacts of public funding for sustainable democracy? The Funding of Party Competition examines these questions, and the result is a major contribution to scholarly research on party democracy and on democracy building...read more

Product Description: This volume addresses the financing of politics, political parties, candidates and elections. Recognized authorities have contributed studies from 13 countries, presenting country-by-country comparisons and offering a conceptual framework that enables the reader to understand the context and implications of funding sources, campaign expenditures and regulatory systems...read more