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Lobbying constitutes a major element in the political strategy of firms for securing favorable outcomes, and is perceived as a source of firm's competitive advantage. Recognizing firm's ability to influence their external environment through reactive and proactive political behavior, this, article reviews the literature in economic and political science and analyzes the supply and demand dimensions for political intervention.

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