An Economic Theory of Political Action in a Democracy

1957/04/01 by Anthony Downs, Anthony J. Downs · 61 citations
Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Social Sciences · #Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth #Electoral Systems and Political Participation

paper · doi:10.1086/257897

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