Publications [#47375] of Philip J. Cook

Journal Articles

1. "On the Economics of State Lotteries," CT Clotfelter and PJ Cook, Journal of Economic Perspectives  (Fall, 1990): 105-120. Reprinted (in shorter version) in The Conference Board Economic Times 2(4), April 1991. Reprinted (in revised version) in Samuel H. Baker and Catherine s. Elliott, eds. Readings in Public Finance 2nd ed., Cincinnati: South-Western College Publishers, 1997, 457-472 [online]
   (last updated on 2006/11/21)

   Abstract:
   Examines the economic aspects of state lotteries in the United States. Overview of state lottery operations; Reasons why people play the lottery; Effect of changing prices and payoffs; Economies of scale of lotto; Lotteries as revenue sources.