For the many or the few: the initiative, public policy, and american democracy
Auteur :
Matsusaka, John G.
Éditeur :
The University of Chicago Press
ISBN :
9780226510811
Date de publication :
15 sept. 2004
Dimensions :
2,4 x 1,7 x 0,2 cm
Poids :
425 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Studies a century of budget data from states and cities to provide a picture of how direct democracy is changing government policies. This book argues against the belief that initiatives empower wealthy special interest groups that neglect the majority view. It demonstrates how initiatives led to significant tax and expenditure cuts.