We present (preliminary) evidence that seems consistent with "lobbying in disguise": - Markedly higher advertising spending by Koch Industries and big oil companies during crucial political periods - Big oil advertising dollars associated with (i) less newspaper coverage of the topic; (ii) lower coverage of the link between hurricanes and global warming; (iii) more skeptical leaning newspaper coverage in crucial years - Koch Industries advertising expenditure might have increased the Republican vote share in the 2008 and 2012 presidential races
Language
English
HSG Profile Area
SEPS - Economic Policy
Event Title
Workshop: Political Economy of Attention and Electoral Accountability