Politics & Government
Expert Capture in Technocratic Policy Advisory Bodies
Quick fact
In some federal advisory committees, industry representatives and career officials can influence advice so strongly that the committee's recommendations align more with the regulated industry's interests than with the public's—a phenomenon documented in studies of regulatory and expert capture.
Why this is interesting
You've probably seen headlines about scientists and economists giving conflicting advice on the same issue. But what if the advice itself is quietly being shaped by who's in the room—and who's left out?