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For the Many or the Few: The Initiative, Public Policy, and American Democracy - American Politics and Political Economy Series John G. Matsusaka 1st edition
For the Many or the Few: The Initiative, Public Policy, and American Democracy - American Politics and Political Economy Series
John G. Matsusaka
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.
206 pages, Illustrations, 1 map
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | September 15, 2004 |
| ISBN13 | 9780226510811 |
| Publishers | The University of Chicago Press |
| Pages | 206 |
| Dimensions | 162 × 235 × 19 mm · 414 g |
| Language | English |