Gene Grossman and Elhanan Helpman are widely acclaimed for their pioneering theoretical studies of how special interest groups seek to influence the policymaking process in democratic societies. This collection of eight of their articles is a companion to their monograph, "Special Interest Politics".
"The recent work by Grossman and Helpman is on the cutting edge of the theory of political influence and policy. This collection brings together and unifies their pathbreaking work and will be valuable to academics and students in both political science and economics."--Douglas Irwin, author of "Free Trade Under Fire"
"These readings showcase Grossman and Helpman's contributions to our understanding of how lobbying and interest groups affect international trade policy. Many people will want to have this collection on their shelf."
---Robert Feenstra, editor, Journal of International Economics
