This book analyzes the influence of business in democratic
politics. Advice from business actors regularly carries more weight
with policymakers than other interests because it refers to the
core of the state-market nexus in democratic capitalism: the
consequences for voters and policymakers of harming business and
the economy. The book examines the resulting informational and
structural constraints on public policymaking and their strategic
use by business lobbyists.
While the role of information is frequently acknowledged in
studies on business political influence, very few empirical
analyses of its strategic use exist. This book outlines a
theoretical model of the role of information and its asymmetric
supply for business actors ability to influence policy. Focusing on
banking regulation and environmental politics, the informational
structural view of business power is evaluated empirically in a
cross-national, multi-level research design involving case studies
as well as quantitative analyses of elite survey data and policy
outcomes in advanced capitalist democracies.
Patrick Bernhagen suggests that, while democracy in capitalist
society is vulnerable to a pro-business policy bias, better
informed policymakers can redress the balance of power with
business and improve on bringing policies in line with public
preferences. His analysis identifies the institutional and
behavioural factors affecting business informational power. The
Political Power of Business will be of particular interest to
students and researchers of political science, policymaking and
business studies."
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Research in Comparative Politics |
Release date: |
May 2014 |
First published: |
2008 |
Authors: |
Patrick Bernhagen
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-01140-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
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LSN: |
1-138-01140-1 |
Barcode: |
9781138011403 |
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