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Think Tanks, Lobbyists and
Corporations
Think Tanks

 Group of experts that investigate topics and develop solutions or policies
 Public policy research organisations that seek to influence government policy, public policy and
public debate rather than directly campaign for policy changes (which is more typical of
pressure groups)
 May focus on narrow or broader field across economics, social policy or political thought
 Whilst the Civil Service must be politically neutral, Think Tanks tend to have political leanings
 Right-wing examples: Adam Smith Institute, Centre for Policies Studies, Centre for Social Justice
 Left-wing examples: Fabian Society, Institute for Public Policy
 Liberal examples: Liberty, Reform
 Neutral examples: Demos, Chatham House

Problems with Think Tanks

 Need to be in line with government thinking to have any real impact
 Often filled with young ambitious people looking for a way into politics
 Can be more ‘blue sky thinking’ than practical policy
 Lack the academic rigour and creditability of university research

Lobbyists

 Activities devoted to informing politicians of the views of various interest groups, and
persuading them to draft legislation or to vote in accordance with these views
 Typically done on behalf of other clients such as businesses or charities, by firms who specialise
in lobbying.
 Professionals who are paid by people/organisations/ corporations/interest groups seeking
access and influence over MPs, Lords, Civil Servants and Ministers
 Lobbyists will seek to persuade politicians to enact legislation that will be favourable to them or
to their clients.
 E.g. the Confederation of British Industry
 Large industry- 114 firms, 4,000 people employed and worth around £2 billion each year
 This is, however, small compared to the US where the lobbying industry is said to control around
$3.5 trillion of government spending
 In the US, which is also beginning to come true in the UK, many go through the ‘revolving door’
where they tended to swap between politics and lobbying (e.g., climbing to a high position in
government and then becoming a lobbyist can make them a lot of money since they have access
to the necessary contacts

Problems with Lobbyists

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