This article offers a review of the recent empirical literature on lobbying within political
economy. In surveying extant research, we emphasize quid pro quo and informational …

We update the literature on corporate attempts to influence political actors, and thereby
shape their governmental outcomes. Doing so allows us to recognize where the field has …

American markets, once a model for the world, are giving up on competition. Thomas
Philippon blames the unchecked efforts of corporate lobbyists. Instead of earning profits by …

• I wrote about nineteen invited op-eds and magazine articles pointing out the flaws in
democracy. There wasn't the same kind of interest in 2014 or 2012 when I was writing about …

Has rising import competition contributed to the polarization of US politics? Analyzing
multiple measures of political expression and results of congressional and presidential …

" Over the past forty years, conservatives have mastered the art of pursuing policy change
across the states, while similar liberal efforts have floundered. Using a diverse array of …

The revenues of large companies often rival those of national governments, and some
companies have annual revenues higher than many national governments. Among the …

Conventional wisdom holds that CEOs should avoid wading into society's debates. Yet,
CEOs are increasingly ignoring this dictum and taking public stances on socially contentious …

We explore the role of charitable giving as a means of political influence. For philanthropic
foundations associated with large US corporations, we present three different identification …

Research summary: Why do firms vary so much in their stances toward corporate social
responsibility (CSR)? Prior research has emphasized the role of external pressures, as well …