At the federal government level, the economic consequences of decisions can be very large. Firms hire lobbyists, legislators may focus on their constituents, and advocacy organizations promote their own agendas. In addition, sometimes some of the players are willing to be unethical.
(a) What are some of the ethical issues that can arise?
(b) Summarize and analyze an example situation from the local newspaper, your hometown newspaper, or a news magazine.
(c) What guidelines for process or outcomes are there for the agency or legislative body involved in your example?