Screen LibraryBusiness, politics and public policy Implications for inclusive development /
This is the second volume on the changing nature of state-business relations. This book examines how the dynamics of business have influenced public policy in the context of economic liberalization and democratization. It identifies the circumstances under which business might support progressive po...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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International political economy series |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230277243 |
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This is the second volume on the changing nature of state-business relations. This book examines how the dynamics of business have influenced public policy in the context of economic liberalization and democratization. It identifies the circumstances under which business might support progressive policies in developing countries. 'UNRISD has become an international leader in the analysis and empirics of the impact of corporate social responsibility on developing and transition countries. This volume examines the relationship between large firms and government in these countries, with a particular focus on the implications for social policy. Avoiding the simplicities of much debate on globalization and development, the contributions demonstrate how, under appropriate conditions, the inevitable political influence of large firms can be prevented from undermining inclusive development. Business, Politics and Public Poli |
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Electronic book text. Originally published in: 2010. |
| Carrier Form: | 352 p. : 4 figures, 30. |
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9780230576452 9780230277243 : 0230277241 : |
| CLC: | D523 |
| Contents: | Introduction:Understanding Business Power and Public Policy in a Development Context-- J.C.Marques & P.Utting Organized Business and Social Policy in Comparative Perspective-- J.C.Marques Business Power, Social Policy Preferences and Development-- K.Farnsworth Liberalization, Business-State Relations and Labour Policy in India-- K.Murali Business Participation in Free Trade Negotiations in Chile: Impacts on Environmental and Labour Regulation-- B.Bull Business, Politics and Free Trade Negotiations in Nicaragua: Who Were the Winners and Losers?-- G.Carrion Corporate Lobbying and Corporate Soc |