Based on the graph, what conclusion can be drawn
about lobbying spending?

Explanation:

the practice of lobbying had a strong increase between the 2000s and the mid-2008s, however, this practice has stabilized in the number of cases, from the years 2008 and onwards.

Lobbying is a practice where a certain group uses its influence inside to interfere in the activities of the public power in favor of guaranteeing the interests of a community, or of a group of people. Although it is not a crime in the US, some countries consider lobbying to be a criminal activity and one that requires serious punishment.it has greatly increased but leveled off in recent years.

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