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Pressure groups in network society

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  • Marcin Brol

    (Wroclaw University of Economics)

  • Slawomir Czetwertynski

    (Wroclaw University of Economics)

Abstract

In this article authors tries to demonstrate specific factors that affect functioning of Internet pressure groups. The main thesis is that the pressure groups of the virtual sphere increase its impact through the network effect and asynchrony of the Internet. To support a theory with facts, authors presented some pressure groups that has been active during anti-ACTA protests and political turmoil in north Africa, known as “Arab Spring”.

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  • Marcin Brol & Slawomir Czetwertynski, 2013. "Pressure groups in network society," Ekonomia i Prawo, Uniwersytet Mikolaja Kopernika, vol. 12(2), pages 309-320, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cpn:umkeip:v:12:y:2013:i:2:p:309-320
    DOI: 10.12775/EiP.2013.024
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    Keywords

    pressure groups; network society; Internet;
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    JEL classification:

    • D7 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making
    • D8 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty

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