The Political Influence of Business in the European Union

Erscheinungsjahr 2019
ISBN: 978-0-472-13118-1
Verlag: University of Michigan Press

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 154 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 471 g

Reihe: New Comparative Politics

Many citizens, politicians, and political activists voice concern about the political influence of business in the European Union (EU). But do business interests really pull the strings in Brussels? Contrary to expectations, this book shows that business is no more influential than other interests in shaping contemporary EU policies. Andreas Dür, David Marshall, and Patrick Bernhagen present an original argument that stresses the role of public actors in facilitating or impeding interest groups' lobbying success. Novel data on a large number of legislative proposals on the EU's agenda, and three case studies present strong support for this argument. In this process, The Political Influence of Business in the European Union offers new insights into how lobbying success depends on the demand and supply of information as well as new ideas on how to measure lobbying success. The book advances a fresh perspective on the question of business power and on why business interests often lose in the policy struggle.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dur, Andreas

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft: Theorie & Allgemeines
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftswissenschaften: Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein

Über Autor(innen)

Andreas Dür is Professor of International Politics at the University of Salzburg.

David Marshall is Lecturer in Comparative Politics at the University of Reading.

Patrick Bernhagen is Professor of Comparative Politics at the University of Stuttgart.