The Ethical Lobbyist

Reforming Washington’s Influence Industry

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Affairs & Administration, Public Policy
Cover of the book The Ethical Lobbyist by Thomas T. Holyoke, Georgetown University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas T. Holyoke ISBN: 9781626162518
Publisher: Georgetown University Press Publication: May 1, 2015
Imprint: Georgetown University Press Language: English
Author: Thomas T. Holyoke
ISBN: 9781626162518
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
Publication: May 1, 2015
Imprint: Georgetown University Press
Language: English

Lobbyists in Washington aren’t a new phenomenon. Since the early days of the republic, citizens and groups alike have hired professionals to press their interests with lawmakers. However, recent examples of misconduct—like that seen in the Abramoff scandal—highlight the unique ethical challenges this industry faces in the twenty-first century.

Though major scandals happen less frequently than popularly believed, the more pervasive ethics problem is that members of the profession often cut deals that go against their clients' interests. They sacrifice the interests of those they represent in order to curry favor with lawmakers. In The Ethical Lobbyist, Thomas T. Holyoke exposes how current industry regulations fall short of ensuring principled behaviors and may actually incentivize unethical behavior.

Holyoke presents the provocative argument that, in addition to welcoming stronger regulations, lobbyists need to borrow a page from the legal profession and adopt ironclad guarantees of principled representation.

The Ethical Lobbyist puts forth a set of principles and a workable program for implementing reform. The result is a road map to reform that will transform “ethical lobbyist” from an oxymoron to an expectation—and change the industry and our government for the better.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Lobbyists in Washington aren’t a new phenomenon. Since the early days of the republic, citizens and groups alike have hired professionals to press their interests with lawmakers. However, recent examples of misconduct—like that seen in the Abramoff scandal—highlight the unique ethical challenges this industry faces in the twenty-first century.

Though major scandals happen less frequently than popularly believed, the more pervasive ethics problem is that members of the profession often cut deals that go against their clients' interests. They sacrifice the interests of those they represent in order to curry favor with lawmakers. In The Ethical Lobbyist, Thomas T. Holyoke exposes how current industry regulations fall short of ensuring principled behaviors and may actually incentivize unethical behavior.

Holyoke presents the provocative argument that, in addition to welcoming stronger regulations, lobbyists need to borrow a page from the legal profession and adopt ironclad guarantees of principled representation.

The Ethical Lobbyist puts forth a set of principles and a workable program for implementing reform. The result is a road map to reform that will transform “ethical lobbyist” from an oxymoron to an expectation—and change the industry and our government for the better.

More books from Georgetown University Press

Cover of the book Diversity and Super-Diversity by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Memos to the Governor by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Discourse 2.0 by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Oil and Wilderness in Alaska by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Public Administration by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book US Foreign Policy and Defense Strategy by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Careers in International Affairs by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Surrogate Warfare by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Optimizing Cyberdeterrence by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Collaborating to Manage by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Out and Running by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Understanding Cyber Conflict by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Contemporary Catholic Health Care Ethics by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book The Future of Ethics by Thomas T. Holyoke
Cover of the book Strategy in the Second Nuclear Age by Thomas T. Holyoke
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy