The episode you’re about to hear is being hosted by two of our student fellows. Our Student Fellows are a diverse and interdisciplinary group, representing colleges and specializations across the University of Nebraska. Our fellows, Izu Mbaraonye and David Ornelas invited professor  Mirzo Abdurakhmonov on the show to explore the topic of lobbying. Abdurakhmonov is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Nebraska college of business, where he conducts research on corporate political activities, business-government interaction, and strategic leadership. The discussion in this episode delves into the basics of lobbying, political influence, and more.

Show Notes:

Strategic Risk and Lobbying: Investigating Lobbying Breadth as Risk Management

Unpacking Firm External Dependence: How Government Contract Dependence Affects Firm Investments and Market Performance

Congressional testimony as an indicator of firm political influence

When the Cat's Away, the Mice will play: A Model of Corporate Regulatory Compliance