Is campaign money for nothing? The effects of the 2015 Brazilian ban on corporate contributions on procurement outcomes and other forms of campaign contributions.

• In Event: Comparative Legislative Campaigns and Elections

Brief Overview

We find the 2015 ban on corporate contributions in Brazil was partially circumvented by firms via personal donations. Yet, the ban reduced the probability of a previously contributing firm winning a federal procurement contract.

Authors

• Alexsandros Cavgias Martins Fraga, University of Barcelona

• Francesco Granella, Bocconi University