Economics
The Role of Lobbying in Shaping Public Policy Decisions
Quick fact
In many democracies, lobbyists draft substantial portions of legislation. For example, in the U.S., certain industry lobbyists have been seen providing proposed bill text to lawmakers, which is then introduced with minimal changes.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard that lobbyists run Washington—but did you know that they also write the exact text of some laws? How do a handful of people influence decisions that affect everyone?