Even If the Interests of a Firm and the Government

question 29

True/False

Even if the interests of a firm and the government officeholder are aligned, lobbying will be ineffective when the information provided is soft and not backed by conclusive data.

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Scarce

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Positive Economics

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Value Judgments

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Policy Alternatives

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