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Lobbying and Macroeconomic Development

In: The Political Economy of Lobbying

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  • Theresa Hager

    (Johannes Kepler University Linz)

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This chapter reviews the scholarly discussion of Mancur Olson’s theories on interest groups as presented in his major works, “The Logic of Collective Action” (1965) and “The Rise and Decline of Nations” (1982). The main arguments concerning the disadvantage of large groups in organizing collective action and the consequences for economic growth derived from them are presented and critically appraised. The focus is on Olson’s argument of what he calls “institutional sclerosis,” which postulates a link between interest group activity and long-term economic growth. In addition, the empirical evidence presented in case studies and regression analyses over the past few decades is reviewed, categorized, and summarized in order to better understand the quantification of Olson’s main concepts and to assess the applicability of the theory.

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  • Theresa Hager, 2023. "Lobbying and Macroeconomic Development," Studies in Public Choice, in: Karsten Mause & Andreas Polk (ed.), The Political Economy of Lobbying, pages 77-99, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:stpchp:978-3-031-44393-0_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44393-0_5
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