The impact of European economic integration on business associations
The UK case
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8041799 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Robert J Bennett (0000-0003-3940-1760, Leverhulme Trust, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 61-90 |
| Publication date | 1997-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | West European Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0140-2382 • E-ISSN: 1743-9655 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01402389708425205 |
| OpenAlex | W1981636579 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 19 |
| References cited | 16 |
This article presents the results of new survey research that assesses the routes and activities used by UK business associations in gathering and exchanging information with European institutions. All major UK business associations are covered, ranging from trade and professional associations to associations of the self‐employed and federations. A representative sampling framework allows general conclusions for the whole association sector to be drawn. The chief findings are that there are multiple routes for European activities employed by most associations. The most important route for all categories (except federations) is the national route, using meetings with UK ministers, officials or agencies as an attempt to get them to influence the EU. The second most important route is through European associations (which is the chief route for federations), which are also seen as the most open to influence. A 'Brussels strategy' of direct lobbying, or a Brussels office, is the third most important route. It is the main route for 16 per cent of respondents, which is surprising given its costs but demonstrates the increasingly important light in which the European institutions are seen. The use by associations of individual member companies to lobby for them is also surprisingly high (for 10 per cent it is the main route). Association size, resources and sectoral circumstances are shown to be important influences on an association's European strategy
Association (psychology · Business · European union · Geography · International trade · Member states · Political science · Regional science · Trade association · European Union Policy and Governance · Labor Movements and Unions · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies
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Interest Representation
| Unique citing works | 19 |
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| Citations per year | 0,73 |
| Citation span | 2000 - 2025 (26) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 19 |