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Both sides of the pork trough


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.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Part of Series: Fedgazette

Publication Date: 2008

Volume: 20

Issue: Mar

Pages: 1-6