Fraser Institute Media Advisory: Can Electoral Reform Affect Government Policy? New Essay Coming Thursday, July 28


VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - July 27, 2016) - On Thursday, July 28, the Fraser Institute will release a new essay examining how electoral rules influence government policy, particularly government spending.

The federal government is committed to changing Canada's electoral system in time for the next election. The essay, Electoral Rules and Fiscal Policy Outcomes, looks at other countries, spotlighting the relationship between different electoral systems and fiscal balance (deficits/surpluses).

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Thursday, July 28 at 5:30 a.m. (Eastern).

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Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jason Clemens, executive vice-president
Fraser Institute
Taylor Jackson, senior policy analyst
Fraser Institute

For media interviews, please contact:
Aanand Radia
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(416) 363-6575 ext. 238
aanand.radia@fraserinstitute.org