Basically, i am trying to understand from the literature whether lobbying can also considered an alternative source of financing fiscal deficit.
Direct empirical evidence of government expenditure financed by money collected through lobbying is scarce. Lobbying primarily influences legislation and policy decisions rather than directly financing government spending. While studies and reports show correlations between lobbying efforts and increased spending in specific sectors, direct financial links are challenging to establish.
Empirical evidence directly linking government expenditure to money collected through lobbying is limited. However, studies suggest that lobbying can influence government spending decisions and policies, often through the impact of campaign contributions and lobbying activities on legislators.
Yes, empirical evidence suggests that government expenditure can be influenced by lobbying. Studies have shown that lobbying can affect public policy and government spending decisions, often aligning expenditures with the interests of lobbying groups rather than broader public needs.
Thank you for the reply. Yes, in the literature of public policy, government expenditure influenced by lobbying activities are there. But, i hardly come across with papers where lobbying is perceived as a kind of taxation; which government later on spends on different public policies.
Thank you again.@Chuck A Arize
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