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2012.
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| Summary/Abstract |
The commercial lobby phenomenon first emerged in Israel in the 1990s and has since expanded at an impressive pace. There are more than 100 commercial lobbyists authorized to work in the Knesset, and commercial lobbyists in Israel represent more than 400 clients. This article describes the factors that led to the advent of this sector and fostered its rapid growth: globalization and Americanization; changes in the Israeli economic system; liberalization and weakened political parties; and the ban against Knesset members engaging in additional occupations. The article concludes by discussing potential developments in Israeli lobbying.
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