Entry:

Abramson, Alan J. and Penner, Rudolph G., "Special Interests, Public Opinion, and Public Policy," The American Enterprise, 6 (September/October, 1990), 79-80.

Abstract:

Public opinion rather than special interests most influences spending priorities. The elderly capture more benefits largely because the public as a whole supports such policies.

1973-1988

Other Data Sets:

Gallup; OMB; Congressional Budget Office