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?