Government and Business: American Political Economy in Comparative Perspective

Lehne, Richard

ISBN 10: 1933116056 / ISBN 13: 9781933116051

Edité par CQ Press, 2005

Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur G05B-02993

Synopsis :

What influence does business have on government? How much should government regulate and intervene with business? To evaluate the nexus of the two, Richard Lehne explores how government and business each rely on the effective performance of the other to meet their goals. Government depends on business to create jobs, generate revenue, promote innovation, and provide goods and services; business needs government to provide specific opportunities for firms and industries and to maintain conditions in which economic activity can flourish.

Taking a decidedly comparative approach, Lehne evaluates the similarities and differences between the U.S. political economy and those of Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the European Union. After providing rich historical context, he probes some of the most crucial dilemmas facing government and business today―including whether economic globalization threatens national sovereignty; the place of public opinion, unions, and other advocacy groups in government-business relations; and the best way to improve the international trade system.

Important new coverage includes:

- how the Enron and WorldCom-MCI scandals illustrate major failures in regulation by both government policies and corporate governance

- how the regulation of cell phones in the EU and United States illustrates major differences in industrial policy

how recalls on drugs such as Vioxx and Celebrex shamed the FDA and reflect the intense accountability of federal regulation for certain private industries

- how European business groups are gaining strength and influence on policy in the EU

- how regulation is used as a policy tool, specifically looking at the FCC′s tightening regulation of the media

For enhanced accessibility and interest, Lehne has added several features new to the second edition:

- Cases in Development boxes extend the comparative analysis with key illustrations of business-government relations in developing countries, including India, Mexico, Brazil, China, and South Korea.

- Comprehensive glossary spotlights all key terms for each chapter.

- Chapter-ending summaries encapsulate the most important concepts developed in each chapter.

À propos de l'auteur:

Richard Lehne is professor of political science at Rutgers University and a Senior Fulbright Scholar at the University Heidelberg. He was previously a member of the Faculty for the Doctoral Program in International Business at the Rutgers Graduate School of Management.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Government and Business: American Political ...
Éditeur : CQ Press
Date d'édition : 2005
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very Good
Edition : 2ème Édition