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MARCH 25, 2026
Often accused of dragging environmental policy downward, lobbying can, under certain conditions, have the opposite effect. Recent research shows that it can sometimes push governments to adopt more ambitious policies.
Reference
Bontems P., Cheikbossian G., Hafidi H., 2025, “Environmental Tax Competition and Welfare: The Good News about Lobbies” Social Choice and Welfare, Vol. 65, No. 1, pp. 27-68.
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https://www.dialogueseconomiques.fr/article/quand-les-lobbies-protegentlinteret-general

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