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Economics

The Influence of Lobbying Disclosure Laws on Legislative Transparency

Quick fact

The U.S. Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 was meant to shine a light on lobbyists' activities, yet studies show that a significant portion of lobbying spending goes unreported because of narrow definitions and loopholes.

Why this is interesting

You might think that lobbying is a shadowy backroom affair, but what if the law actually requires lobbyists to announce their moves? So why does transparency still feel so opaque?