timing of the extensions of this right from elite groups to a broad population generally later, than in areas where there was …

timing of the extensions of this right from elite groups to a broad population generally later, than in areas where there was …

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

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 …