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Philosophy

The Ethics of Political Lobbying and Interest Group Influence

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In the United States, lobbying expenditures exceed $3 billion annually, and scholars have shown that when a lobbying effort contradicts public opinion, public policy aligns with the lobbyists' preferences nearly as often as it aligns with the will of the people.

Why this is interesting

Every day, thousands of lobbyists walk the corridors of power—some in expensive suits, others in worn jeans. They all claim to represent the public good, but whose voices are truly heard?