I've had the privilege of reviewing Maraam Dwidar's excellent new book
@uchicagopress.bsky.social

It provides answers to several long-standing questions on lobbying. And, most importantly, it can provide HOPE in times where many might need it the most ...

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Working with "the enemy" is a wide-spread lobbying strategy!

In our new article, we study the logic of brokerage & how brokers between opposing policy positions can secure advantages in lobbying.
doi.org/10.1177/0032...
with @marcelhanegraaff.bsky.social Andrea Pritoni & @michelecrepaz.bsky.social

Which groups get what they want without having to lobby?

In this new article, we revisit theories about structural power & link them to patterns in preference attainment across 7 European countries & at EU level.

With @michelecrepaz.bsky.social & Marcel Hanegraaff #InterCov @psjeditor.bsky.social

There has been a surge in the public's interest in lobbying. This means that I spend an increasing share of my time talking to journalists, giving talks etc.

A great side-product is receiving emails like this one by an upcoming high school teacher, showing that this work makes a difference. 😊

Looking forward to give a talk at the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities today.

I will cover key approaches in studies of lobbying, the most important findings in the #InterCov project on viral lobbying & the ambitions of my new ERC-funded #LOBBYMETRY on informational quality. 😊

📢The Research Handbook on Public Affairs is out!
I was happy to contribute - in great company!

One of the perks of such volumes is the way they make your heart beat faster 💗... when you see their price ($285). But luckily there is a discount code...🙈
www.elgaronline.com/edcollbook/b...

Happy New Year everyone! 🎈

And why not start by clapping ourselves (meaning all interest group scholars!) on the shoulder?

Please join our @ecprinterestgroups.bsky.social Webinar, where we want to discuss recent leaps in studies of lobbying influence with you & two excellent speakers!

One of my favourite papers in the InterCov project w. @michelecrepaz.bsky.social & @aizenbergellis.bsky.social is finally out in EJPRjournal!
We show in a cross-country survey experiment how the strategies of interest organisations respond to access barriers and disturbances. doi.org/10.1111/1475...