Interest Group Influence: Contrasting Approaches

Abstract

The influence of interest groups on public policy is one of the most controversial topics in the field of interest group studies. This panel presents contrasting approaches to conceptual frameworks (e.g. 'behaviorist', 'constructivist' and others), methods (e.g. reputation, preference attainment) and nature of influence (e.g. policy change, institutional reform)

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