Business, Government, and Public Policy

Catalog description

This class focuses on the interactions among business, government and society. The course illuminates the role of ethics, social ideology and government policy in guiding business decisions and in providing the conditions for successful competitive activity. Attention is given to understanding the reason for government regulation, the pros and cons of various regulatory approaches, and the role of the firm in the policy making process. The class also looks at current debates in business and public policy and their implications for different stakeholders, including government, consumers, employees, communities and the environment.