Define the meaning of Lobbyists

Lobbyists place a premium on information. While framing their arguments; they often turn to research and analysis that supports the case they are making. They choose information selectively, of course, and try to put their own special interpretation on it. But the crucial factor with them is their credibility. If they distort evidence, or fail to prepare policy makers for opponents' arguments, they will be found out. Their credibility and their access to power will come to an end. Policy makers generally prefer to get their information from advocacy groups, rather than from academics or other neutral experts. With the advocacy group, they know which cause is being promoted and they can take this bias into account as they interpret information. Policy makers may be sceptical of the neutral expert, so neutrality does not necessarily guarantee credibility, and advocacy is not necessarily at odds with intellectual integrity.