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Topografie regulace lobbingu
Topography of Lobbying Regulation

Author(s): Markéta Pitrová, Radana Kubová
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: Lobbying regulation; self-regulation; lobbyists; policy-makers; public office holders; code of conduct; register; legislative footprint; revolving door

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to underline a more broad and complex approach towards the regulation of lobbying. Our objective here is to provide a systematic enumeration of possible regulatory alternatives. This research involves the examination of the most notable and significant cases of lobbying regulation in the western world and is based largely on the textual analysis of relevant regulatory documents. We do not, however, intend to present the detailed mapping of lobbying regulation in all possible arenas, or evaluate these means, or even recommend particular regulatory options or instruments. We therefore suggest an analytical framework highlighting three important points that should be clarified in each regulatory system: 1) the actors involved in lobbying, 2) the form of regulation, and 3) the regulatory means and instruments. The proposed topography of lobbying regulation can serve as a general basis for the further analysis of regulatory schemes and their comparison, but also as a guide for those considering regulatory options.

  • Issue Year: XIX/2012
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 276-294
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Czech