In the wake of worldwide economic turmoil and efforts toward recovery, understanding the interdependence of government and business is more important than ever. In this thoroughly updated edition, Lehne takes a comparative approach, evaluating the U.S. political economy with respect to those of Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the EU. The book provides detailed historical context for, and a conceptual understanding of, the business-government environment, and then clarifies the roles of the major actors and outlines the regulatory and policy frameworks. Along the way, Lehne probes some of the most crucial dilemmas facing government and business today.
Updates to this edition include:
• expanded coverage of ethics as it relates to government and business;
• greater attention to China in particular in the feature boxes on developing nations; and
• a look at relations between government and business at the subnational level.
A comprehensive glossary and chapter summaries enhance student learning.
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Updates to this edition include:
• expanded coverage of ethics as it relates to government and business;
• greater attention to China in particular in the feature boxes on developing nations; and
• a look at relations between government and business at the subnational level.
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Table of Contents
PART I Environment for Government-Business Relations
1. Origins of Government and Business
2. Creating Government-Business Relations
3. The Stakes in Governmental Systems
4. Corporate Governance and Public Space Responsibility
5. Globalization of Business Activity
PART II Corporate Activities in the Political Arena
6. The Advocacy Environment: Public Opinion, Unions, and Groups
7. Corporations and Business Associations in the Political Arena
8. Lobbying Connections 9. Why Does Business Win and Lose in Politics?
PART III Government Policies and Business
10. Business and Economic Policy
11. Regulatory Policy
12. Antitrust and Competition Policy in the New Economy
13. Industrial Policy and High-Tech Industries
14. Global Trade Policies
15. Business as Social Actor
Testimonials
“Lehne does a great job exploring the relationship between government and business. I find the book superior to the materials I would otherwise have to pull together for my students—academic journal articles are tough going, and they don’t cover the course comprehensively enough with supporting materials. I believe in this book!”
- David L. Baker, California State University, San Bernardino“Government and Business is a strong, well written, comprehensive, and intelligent text.”
- Alistair Howard, Temple University“Lehne’s book does a very good job at covering the basics of the U.S. political economy. It is written at an appropriate level, and with great clarity.”
- Karen Shafer , Arizona State University
Bio(s)
Richard Lehne, Rutgers University
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.
