Pay-to-Play Politics: How Money Defines the American Democracy: How Money Defines the American Democracy

Pay-to-Play Politics examines money and politics from different angles to understand a central paradox of American democracy: why, when the public and politicians decry money as the worst aspect of American politics, are there so few signs of change?

• Presents a holistic academic treatment of the topic of money and politics in America that is also accessible to general readers

• Includes a broad range of policy recommendations pertaining to lobbying, campaign finance, and wealth

• Synthesizes the complex research on the relationship between money and politics, offering readers a clear explanation of what to worry about and what is not a cause for concern

• Offers an expert assessment of all the major political reforms to promote democratic government and reduce the negative consequences of money and politics