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Estimating the Return on Investment of Corporate Lobbying
In an earlier post we discussed the lumpy difference between the nominal (40%) and effective (average 16%) corporate tax rates in the US. That effective tax rate is driven by many things, including subsidies, deductions, offshore accounts, and other drivers.
A reader suggested we look into how much money that 24% gap is worth and how that might incentivize corporations in their lobbying efforts in Washington.
Infographic: Where’s the Line Between Civic Engagement and Lobbying?
Many Americans believe lobbyists have too much power and have too few ethics.
Lobbying is defined as trying to influence the actions or votes of government officials and legislators. Given that definition, the line between an engaged citizen and a lobbyist becomes difficult to draw, particularly if Americans try to enact legislation to limit the power of certain forms of lobbying.
In the infographic below, we use some examples to show just how complicated our job gets when we try to draw a clear line between lobbying (in the sense that Americans don’t like) and civic engagement. What would guide you in drawing the line?