In person icon Interest Groups in Changing Regulatory Politics

Abstract

This panel examines the role of interest groups in regulatory politics, focusing on how they engage with regulatory venues, influence policymaking, and adapt to shifting institutional frameworks. Specifically, the papers explore trust between interest groups and regulators, the effects of regulatory restructuring on access and influence, and the conditions under which groups shape or contest regulatory decisions. By analyzing these dynamics across different policy areas, the panel offers insights into the evolving boundaries of regulatory governance, the persistence of closed decision-making structures, and the broader implications for transparency, accountability, and stakeholder participation.

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Navigating the Shift: Interest Group Dynamics in Hybrid Regulatory Regimes	View Paper Details
Being Friends or Being Favored? The Drivers of Interest Group Trust in Regulatory Agencies	View Paper Details
Regulatory Self-Shielding: Exploring Dynamics of Interest Groups' Access and Influence During the 2022 EU Energy Crisis	View Paper Details
De-Agencification in Pharmaceutical Regulation: Who Benefits from the Return to Club Government?	View Paper Details