"New data reveals that bank distress peaked in New York City, at the center of the United States money market, in July … regulatory scrutiny, which was a delayed reaction to the failure of the Bank of United States, rather than the exposure of money …

This paper analyses a model of electoral competition with lobbying, where candidates hold private information about … increase the effect of lobbying. If, however, the cost of running for office is sufficiently large, there is no effect of … lobbying on policy. The model thus demonstrates that uncertainty on the influence of special interests can lead to large …

Congress roll call votes on financial liberalisation were biased by industry-led campaign contributions and lobbying activities …