Essays about: "lobbyism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the word lobbyism.

  1. 1. What is the effect of the institutional qualities of state unions on the income distribution of member states? : A case study of the European Union

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Leonard Bovenberg; [2022]
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    Abstract : This thesis deals with the effect of institutions of state unions on the participating state`s income distribution. The investigated institutional qualities are selected by the goals and values the member of the European Union agreed on. READ MORE

  3. 2. Investigating media’s change of attitude towards lobbyism in Sweden : A quantitative content analysis study between the years 1970-2014 and based on theories from the disciplines of politicalscience and sociology

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Ziad Sirafi; [2018]
    Keywords : Lobbying; lobby; lobbning; lobbyism; media’s change of attitude; Swedish context of lobbyism; democracy; interest group theory; elite theory; infotainment; news evaluation; news selection; pluralism; corporatism; political system; the mass media; Robart A dahl; David Truman; Karl Marx; Friedrich Engels; Robert Michels and C. Wright Mill; Kanol; David Lowery; Marc Trussler; Stuart Soroka; Herbert P. Kitschelt;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to examine why the media has a more negative attitude towards lobbyism in 2014 compared to earlier years since the 1970s in Sweden. This study examines first if a change of attitude has occurred between the given years and whether the attitude is more positive, negative or neutral towards lobbyism in recent years compared to earlier years and lastly if the media are comparing different contexts in which lobbying takes place. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Trade Association Strikes Back : On Lobbyism and Cheaper Dining in Swedish Politics

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Dennis Besseling; [2017]
    Keywords : Lobbyism strategies and influence; Pluralism; Traditional Interest Groups; Swedish Politics; Parliament; Value Added Tax;

    Abstract : The understanding of Swedish lobbyism is so far insufficient and misguided. In order to understand Swedish lobbyism better this thesis calls for a shift to theory testing case studies of actors that are capable to lobby in an organized and recurring way. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Demand for Lobbying in the European Union - A Comparative Study On The European Commission’s and The European Parliament’s Institutional Demands For Lobbying Input

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Aida Uhac; [2015]
    Keywords : Institutional demands; Lobbying; European Commission; European Parliament; European Union; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Lobbying in the European Union (EU) is a highly discussed and disputed phenomena. The main focus on lobbying in the EU is concerned with how and why lobbyists interact with institutional actors, rather than exploring both sides of the occurrence. READ MORE

  6. 5. Non-state actors’ role in the EU forest policy making : a study of Swedish actors and the Timber Regulation negotiations

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Wilhelm Magnusson; [2014]
    Keywords : forestry; policy making; participation; lobbyism; coalitions; EU timber regulation; non-state actors; consultation; forest stakeholders; E-NGO;

    Abstract : The purpose of this research is to identify how E-NGO and forest stakeholders, in the study referred to as non-state actors, have influenced the EU timber regulation; through participation and lobbyism towards the decision- makers (policy makers) at EU and national level, to achieve adjustments in the legislative text. The study also examines the relationships between the forest stakeholders, the E-NGOs and the EU-institutions, regarding communication, cooperation, informal and formal consultation where interviews were accomplished with decision-makers from the EU-institutions, forest stakeholders, E-NGOS and representatives from Swedish authorities that participated under the development of the EUTR during the period of 2008-2013. READ MORE