Both sides of the pork trough

Douglas Clement and Ron Wirtz

Fedgazette, 2008, issue Mar, pages 1-6

Abstract: Earmarks are easy to want, easier to criticize. Though inefficient at a number of levels, the political economy of pork barrel spending suggests some benefits are also ignored.

Keywords: Federal Reserve District, 9th; Government spending policy; Government-sponsored enterprises (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008

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