Government and business American political economy in comparative perspective /

Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-313) and index.

Introduction: New Spotlight on an Enduring Topic -- Pt. I. Environment for Government-Business Relations. 1. Origins of Government and Business. 2. Creating Government-Business Relations. 3. The Advocacy Environment: Public Opinion, Unions, and Groups. 4. The Stakes in Governmental Systems. 5. Globalization of Business Activity -- Pt. II. Corporate Activities in the Political Arena. 6. Corporations and the Public Space. 7. Corporations and Business Associations in the Political Arena. 8. Lobbying Connections. 9. Lobbying the Executive Branch - Involving the Law. 10. Why Does Business Win and Lose in Politics? -- Pt. III. Government Policies and Business. 11. Business and Economic Policy. 12. Understanding Regulation in a Deregulative Age. 13. Global Trade Policies. 14. Antitrust and Competition Policy in the New Economy. 15. Industrial Policy and High-Tech Industries. 16. Business as Social Actor.