Abstract

There is a vast empirical literature on the allocation of corporate PAC contributions in Congressional elections and the influence that these contributions have on the policy-making process. The attention given to PAC contributions is far in excess of their actual importance. Corporate PAC contributions account for about 10% of Congressional campaign spending and major corporations allocate far more money to lobbying or philanthropy than their affiliated PACs make in contributions.

Recommended Citation

Milyo, Jeffrey; Primo, David; and Groseclose, Timothy (2000) "Corporate PAC Campaign Contributions in Perspective," Business and Politics: Vol. 2 : Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: 10.2202/1469-3569.1004
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/bap/vol2/iss1/art5