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Benjamin C.K. Egerod

Benjamin Egerod is an assistant professor at Copenhagen Business School. His research interests include corporate political activity and how firms build connections with political decision-makers. He is a Stigler Affiliate Fellow and received the Stigler Dissertation Award for the year 2018/19.
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The Surprising Reason Most Firms Don’t Lobby

Benjamin C.K. Egerod
Benjamin Egerod explores the information gap that prevents a majority of firms from lobbying. He argues that the lack of lobbying participation from a majority of firms creates a lopsided playing field that gives more power to those that do.
Money in Politics

How Do Members of Congress React to the Potential of Lucrative Private Sector Employment?

Benjamin C.K. Egerod
Many fear that the potential for well-paid post-elective jobs can make legislators give rewards to their future employers. A new study finds that career...
Money in Politics

Study: Political Connections Lower Companies’ Tax Rates and Risk of Being Audited

Benjamin C.K. Egerod
How does the revolving door between Congress and corporate America affect the enforcement of tax policy? A new study examines how tax rates change...

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