All About Money? Elections, Campaign Spending and the Effects on Democracy

Episode 15 of the People, Power, Politics podcast features Dr William Horncastle as he talks to CEDAR’s Petra Alderman about campaign finance.

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Election campaigns are becoming ever more expensive, with many parties and candidates spending large sums of money on advertising, campaign materials, and staff. But how does money affect campaign environment and electoral outcomes? Does more money mean better chances of winning? And what role do large businesses play in this?

Listen to the full episode to learn more about these questions and more, including:

  • the UK and the US campaign finance rules and regulations
  • the effects campaign money has on democracy
  • and much more…

Available now wherever you get your podcasts or visit our CEDAR website.

 

Further information

People, Power, Politics brings the latest insights into the factors that are shaping - and re-shaping - our political world by talking to leading thinkers from across the globe. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham!

If you would like to speak on the podcast, please contact Petra Alderman at p.alderman@bham.ac.uk.