Political Economy

Log-Rolling - Definition and Meaning
Detailed exploration of log-rolling, a practice in legislative bodies involving strategic voting to pass measures benefiting specific constituencies.
Coalition
A group of individuals or firms who have separate objectives but unite to adopt strategies or advocate policies. Often seen in government entities requiring support from multiple political parties.
Corporatism
A concept of a political economic system in which economic decisions are achieved through negotiation between centralized corporate bodies representing interest groups.
Hotelling’s Law
Understanding Hotelling's Law, the Law of Minimal Differentiation, and its applications in economics.
Lisbon Agreement
An international agreement between the EU countries that amends the Maastricht Treaty and the Treaty of Rome, comprising the constitutional basis of the EU.
Lobbying
Activities devoted to informing politicians of the views of various interest groups, and persuading them to draft legislation or to vote in accordance with these views
Military–Industrial Complex
Exploration of the term 'military–industrial complex,' its origins, impact, and significance in economic and political realms.
Political Economy
An exploration of political economy, its historical context, and major analytical frameworks.
Pressure Group
An organization that aims to bring about changes in laws or policies, possibly in the interest of its members or a wider cause like the environment.