Business and Politics

3 units

This course explores the relationship between business and politics. Specifically, through lectures, readings and class discussion students examine the relevance of different political regimes, institutions and policies for small business and industry organization. In addition to domestic business, the class studies the relevance of political factors for foreign investment. Through historical and contemporary cases, the student will leave class with an understanding of the policy debates, as well as substantial comparative knowledge about particular economic policies, and the process of business organization in different countries. This course counts towards the undergraduate International Relations subfield.