What determines influence? Assessing conditions for decision-making influence of interest groups in the EU

Journal of European Public Policy

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 132-151

  Michalowitz, Irina ^a  

^a European Platform of Women Scientists   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Democracy; Influence; Information and communications technology; Interest groups; Lobbying; Transport

Indexed keywords

EID: 33847161738     PISSN: 13501763     EISSN: 14664429     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13501760601072719     Document Type: Review

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