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Lobbying: A Public Choice Perspective

In: The Political Economy of Lobbying

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  • Andreas Polk

    (Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin)

Abstract

The theoretical literature about lobbying discusses two main channels of influence: political contributions and informational lobbying. Lobbying with contributions reduces aggregate welfare. Informational lobbying, by virtue of informing politicians, improves policy decisions and increases welfare. The survey also explores specific topics related to lobbying, like group formation, the choice of the lobbying strategy, or relationships between influence channels. It also discusses how different policy instruments affect the incentives to lobby and the effects of lobbying regulation through contribution caps.

Suggested Citation

  • Andreas Polk, 2023. "Lobbying: A Public Choice Perspective," Studies in Public Choice, in: Karsten Mause & Andreas Polk (ed.), The Political Economy of Lobbying, pages 13-39, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:stpchp:978-3-031-44393-0_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44393-0_2
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