Power and democracy at stake: how organized business shapes politics and society.
This exploration reveals how economic power and political power intertwine, and why the balance between them matters for democracy today. This book analyzes the long-running tension between capitalism, state power, and democratic ideals. It explains how powerful business interests organize, influence policy, and shape social outcomes across nations, with implications for readers curious about economics, politics, and history.
- How power shifts between business, government, and the public in modern economies
- Historical patterns of organization that connect industry, policy, and democracy
- Ways organized business frames public debate and policy to advance its interests
- Examples of how economic power can affect national and global politics
Ideal for readers of political economy, modern history, and business culture who want a clear view of how power operates beyond headlines. This edition is a guide to understanding the forces that mold markets, institutions, and democratic life.
Brady was professor of economics at Columbia University.