Lobbying And Policy Change
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Lobbying And Policy Change
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Author : Frank R. Baumgartner
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2009-08-01
Lobbying And Policy Change written by Frank R. Baumgartner and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-01 with Political Science categories.
During the 2008 election season, politicians from both sides of the aisle promised to rid government of lobbyists’ undue influence. For the authors of Lobbying and Policy Change, the most extensive study ever done on the topic, these promises ring hollow—not because politicians fail to keep them but because lobbies are far less influential than political rhetoric suggests. Based on a comprehensive examination of ninety-eight issues, this volume demonstrates that sixty percent of recent lobbying campaigns failed to change policy despite millions of dollars spent trying. Why? The authors find that resources explain less than five percent of the difference between successful and unsuccessful efforts. Moreover, they show, these attempts must overcome an entrenched Washington system with a tremendous bias in favor of the status quo. Though elected officials and existing policies carry more weight, lobbies have an impact too, and when advocates for a given issue finally succeed, policy tends to change significantly. The authors argue, however, that the lobbying community so strongly reflects elite interests that it will not fundamentally alter the balance of power unless its makeup shifts dramatically in favor of average Americans’ concerns.
Lobbying For Change
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Author : Alberto Alemanno
language : en
Publisher: Icon Books
Release Date : 2017-05-01
Lobbying For Change written by Alberto Alemanno and has been published by Icon Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-01 with Political Science categories.
'We need effective citizen-lobbyists – not just likers, followers or even marchers – more than ever. I have no hesitation in lobbying you to read this book.' Bill Emmott, former editor in chief, the Economist Many democratic societies are experiencing a crisis of faith. Citizens are making clear their frustration with their supposedly representative governments, which instead seem driven by the interests of big business, powerful individuals and wealthy lobby groups. What can we do about it? How do we fix democracy and get our voices heard? The answer, argues Alberto Alemanno, is to become change-makers – citizen lobbyists. By using our skills and talents and mobilizing others, we can bring about social and political change. Whoever you are, you've got power, and this book will show you how to unleash it. From successfully challenging Facebook's use of private data to abolishing EU mobile phone roaming charges, Alberto highlights the stories of those who have lobbied for change, and shows how you can follow in their footsteps, whether you want to influence immigration policy, put pressure on big business or protect your local community.
Lobbying And Policymaking
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Author : Ken Godwin
language : en
Publisher: CQ Press
Release Date : 2013
Lobbying And Policymaking written by Ken Godwin and has been published by CQ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with History categories.
What is the impact of lobbying on the policymaking process? And who benefits? This book argues that most research overlooks the lobbying of regulatory agencies even though it accounts for almost half of all lobbying - even though bureaucratic agencies have considerable leeway in how they choose to implement law.
Helping The Good Do Better
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Author : Thomas F. Sheridan
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-06-25
Helping The Good Do Better written by Thomas F. Sheridan and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-25 with Political Science categories.
How to effect positive social change by the top progressive white hat lobbyist in Washington. HELPING THE GOOD DO BETTER pulls back the curtain on the corridors of power in Washington to reveal how social change really happens. This book offers lessons from the trenches on how some of this generation's most defining social issues-AIDS, disabilities, global poverty, cancer, human trafficking, national service, early childhood education, and social entrepreneurship -- engendered landmark federal policies. Each chapter tells the story of how a particular issue was shaped by the movements and legislation at the center of public debate. Each case provides powerful lessons about how coalitions are built, strategies crafted, and powerful interests challenged in high-stakes, no-holds-barred political battles. Doing good requires more than just providing programs and services. It requires coordination, organization, and a new, stronger emphasis on and dedication to advocacy. Participating in advocacy is no longer a luxury -- it is a necessity. Visionaries and activists together with "white hat" lobbyists -- people who understand the power of politics and who are able to put it to work to serve the public interest -- have won some of the most transformative policy fights in recent times. The culmination of those experiences, of fighting and winning on behalf of public interest causes, is presented here in a new theory for social change. Successful campaigns and movements must possess a lobbyist's combined approach to policy, politics, and press. Leveraging these 3 Ps, with true passion and discipline, can create results that are nothing short of awe-inspiring. An insightful first-person guide to advocacy by a white-hat lobbyist who was in the rooms where historic social changes were made, HELPING THE GOOD DO BETTER is a direct and honest look at government in action and the behind-the-scenes players who help make progress a reality.
Lobbyists At Work
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Author : Beth L. Leech
language : en
Publisher: Apress
Release Date : 2013-04-25
Lobbyists At Work written by Beth L. Leech and has been published by Apress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-25 with Business & Economics categories.
Lobbyists at work explores what lobbyists really do and why. It goes behind the scenes and brings back in-depth interviews with sixteen political advocates chosen to represent the breadth and diversity of the lobbying profession.
Total Lobbying
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Author : Anthony J. Nownes
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2006-10-02
Total Lobbying written by Anthony J. Nownes and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-02 with Political Science categories.
This book offers a scholarly yet accessible overview of the role of lobbying in American politics. It draws upon extant research as well as original data gathered from interviews with numerous lobbyists across the United States. It describes how lobbyists do their work within all branches of government, at the national, state, and local levels. It thus offers a substantially broader view of lobbying than is available in much of the research literature. Although tailored for students taking courses on interest group politics, Total Lobbying offers an indispensable survey of the field for scholars and others concerned with this important facet of American politics.
The Israel Lobby And Us Foreign Policy
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Author : John J Mearsheimer
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2008-06-26
The Israel Lobby And Us Foreign Policy written by John J Mearsheimer and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-26 with Political Science categories.
Does America’s pro-Israel lobby wield inappropriate control over US foreign policy? This book has created a storm of controversy by bringing out into the open America’s relationship with the Israel lobby: a loose coalition of individuals and organizations that actively work to shape foreign policy in a way that is profoundly damaging both to the United States and Israel itself. Israel is an important, valued American ally, yet Mearsheimer and Walt show that, by encouraging unconditional US financial and diplomatic support for Israel and promoting the use of its power to remake the Middle East, the lobby has jeopardized America’s and Israel’s long-term security and put other countries – including Britain – at risk.
Nonprofits In Policy Advocacy
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Author : Sheldon Gen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-08-01
Nonprofits In Policy Advocacy written by Sheldon Gen and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-01 with Political Science categories.
Policy advocacy is an increasingly important function of many nonprofit organizations, as they seek broad social changes in their concerning issues. Their advocacy practices, however, have often been guided by their own past experiences, anecdotes from peer networks, and consultant advice. Most of their practices have largely escaped empirical and theoretical grounding that could better root their work in established theories of policy change. The first book of its kind, Nonprofits in Policy Advocacy bridges this gap by connecting real practices of on-the-ground policy advocates with the burgeoning academic literature in policy studies. In the process, it empirically identifies six distinct policy advocacy strategies, and their accompanying tactics, used by nonprofits. Case studies tell the stories of how advocates apply these strategies in a wide variety of issues including civil rights, criminal justice, education, energy, environment, public health, public infrastructure, and youth. This book will appeal to both practitioners and academicians, as each gains insights into the other’s views of policy change and the actions that produce it.
The Business Of Lobbying In China
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Author : Scott Kennedy
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2005-02-28
The Business Of Lobbying In China written by Scott Kennedy and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-02-28 with Business & Economics categories.
In this timely work, Scott Kennedy documents the rising influence of business, both Chinese and foreign, on national public policy in China. China's shift to a market economy has made businesses more sensitive to their bottom line and has seen the passage of thousands of laws and regulations that directly affect firms' success. Companies have become involved in a tug of war with the government and with each other to gain national policy advantages, often setting the agenda, providing alternative options, and pressing for a favored outcome. Kennedy's comparison of lobbying in the steel, consumer electronics, and software industries shows that although companies operate in a common political system, economic circumstances shape the nature and outcome of lobbying. Factors such as private or state ownership, size, industry concentration, and technological sophistication all affect industry activism. Based on over 300 in-depth interviews with company executives, business association representatives, and government officials, this study identifies a wide range of national economic policies influenced by lobbying, including taxes, technical standards, and intellectual property rights. These findings have significant implications for how we think about Chinese politics and economics, as well as government-business relations in general.
Bank Lobbying Regulatory Capture And Beyond
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Author : Ms.Deniz O Igan
language : en
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Release Date : 2019-08-09
Bank Lobbying Regulatory Capture And Beyond written by Ms.Deniz O Igan and has been published by International Monetary Fund this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-09 with Business & Economics categories.
In this paper, we discuss whether and how bank lobbying can lead to regulatory capture and have real consequences through an overview of the motivations behind bank lobbying and of recent empirical evidence on the subject. Overall, the findings are consistent with regulatory capture, which lessens the support for tighter rules and enforcement. This in turn allows riskier practices and worse economic outcomes. The evidence provides insights into how the rising political power of banks in the early 2000s propelled the financial system and the economy into crisis. While these findings should not be interpreted as a call for an outright ban of lobbying, they point in the direction of a need for rethinking the framework governing interactions between regulators and banks. Enhanced transparency of regulatory decisions as well as strenghtened checks and balances within the decision-making process would go in this direction.