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The scientific aim of this book is to contrast the registration system of the EU with that of the United States, and to measure its effectiveness and efficiency. In the context of this book and as defined by the author, effectiveness refers to possible effects caused by register-linked perception, legislation, accessibility, handling, or technical conditions that can lead to certain consequences. However, the latter do not necessarily have to be related to efficiency. Efficiency alludes to register-linked perception, legislation, accessibility, handling, or technical conditions that may evoke more efficient conditions than before, such as by saving time or work.

Hereby, the general research question is as follows:

· How effective and efficient is the EU’s TR in comparison to lobbying registration in the United States, and to what extent can both the effectiveness and efficiency of the EU register be increased?

For a complementary analysis, the objects of research shall be examined pursuant to the following underlying subquestions:

· In which facets do both registers differ and resemble each other?

· Can the US approach be taken as a reference model for the EU register?

· How do relevant actors and addressees of influence assess the EU register?

· Accordingly, should the EU register become mandatory?

· As regards the EU register, where can incentives for improvement be identified?