Research Presentation on April 29

We are very pleased to host Prof. Andrés Dockendorf (University of Chile) for a special talk with the title “Interest Groups and Bill Approval: Evidence from Chile”.  Pre-registration is not required. We look forward to your participation.

Andrés Dockendorf, University of Chile
“Interest Groups and Bill Approval: Evidence from Chile”
Wednesday, April 29, 3:15 to 4:45
Waseda University, Waseda Campus, Building 3, Room 1103

Language: English

Abstract:
This article examines the relationship between interest groups participation in committee hearings during legislative debates and bills’ fate. We approach congressional lobbying as an informational dynamic in which reducing uncertainty about bills under debate is a necessary condition for changing the legislative status quo. Two hypotheses are derived. Firstly, bills are more likely to be approved due to repeated interaction: when groups and lobbies participating in committee hearings also participate more actively in all bills (Credibility and Repeated Interaction Hypothesis). Secondly, when there is conflict around a legislative proposal, operationalized as the presence of lobbies representing different sides, there is a lower probability of approval (Conflict Hypothesis). We test these arguments with data from the Chilean Congress (2014-2022). The evidence supports both claims.

Short Bio:
Andrés Dockendorf: Associate Professor University of Chile, Institute of International Studies. Phd Government, University of Essex, UK. Andrés has published in journals such as: Legislative Studies Quarterly; Parliamentary Affairs; Interest Groups & Advocacy; The Journal of Legislative Studies; Business & Politics and Latin American Politics and Society; World Affairs.

Contact: Prof. Marisa Kellam (Waseda University), [email protected]