Business, Government Society

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor

This course aims to strengthen students' understanding of the complex but crucial trisector relationship between business, government, and civil society - and to develop the practical skills and capabilities to operate effectively at that intersection. In terms of contextual understanding, we will ask a series of interrelated questions. What is and should be the role of business in society and how can it be analyzed using proven conceptual frameworks? How can and should private sector companies help solve some of the most chronic and vexing problems that are beyond the reach of governments alone? How is the role of business affected by the different economic, social, and political systems around the world?