[EL] Hypothesis testing a claim on contribution limits

[David A. Schultz]

Let me pose a question in terms of a hypothesis.

Raising contribution limits to candidates for office lessens the impact that third party (independent spending) has on campaigns.

Conversely,

By raising contribution limits to candidates it decreases the amount of spending by third parties.

Does anyone have evidence or research that tests these or a similarly related hypothesis.

Thank you.


David Schultz, Professor
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