The Corporate Politicization and the Rise of Corporate Politics

In recent decades, corporations have become increasingly involved in politics. They have spent billions of dollars on lobbying, campaign donations, and public relations campaigns. They have also developed close relationships with politicians and government officials. This corporate politicization has had a profound impact on our political system. It has made it more difficult for citizens to have their voices heard, and it has allowed corporations to exert undue influence over government policy.

The Business of America is Lobbying: How Corporations Became Politicized and Politics Became More Corporate (Studies in Postwar American Political Development)

by Lee Drutman

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There are many factors that have contributed to the corporate politicization. One factor is the rise of globalization. As corporations have become more global, they have also become more powerful. They have more resources at their disposal, and they are able to operate in more countries. This has given them more leverage over governments.

Another factor that has contributed to the corporate politicization is the increasing concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few corporations. In the United States, the top 1% of earners now own more than 40% of the wealth. This concentration of wealth has given these corporations a disproportionate amount of influence over the political process.

Finally, the corporate politicization has been fueled by changes in campaign finance laws. In the past, corporations were not allowed to donate directly to political campaigns. However, in 2010, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations have the same First Amendment rights as individuals. This ruling has made it much easier for corporations to influence elections.

The corporate politicization has had a number of negative consequences. It has made it more difficult for citizens to have their voices heard. Corporations have a lot of money and power, and they are able to use these resources to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens. This makes it difficult for citizens to hold their elected officials accountable.

The corporate politicization has also led to increased inequality. Corporations are able to use their political influence to pass laws that benefit them at the expense of ordinary citizens. For example, corporations have been able to pass laws that reduce their taxes and increase their profits. This has led to a growing gap between the rich and the poor.

Finally, the corporate politicization has undermined our democracy. Corporations are not accountable to the people. They are only accountable to their shareholders. This means that they are not obligated to act in the best interests of the public. As a result, the corporate politicization has led to a decline in public trust in government.

The corporate politicization is a serious problem that threatens our democracy. It is important to address the root causes of this problem and to take steps to reduce the influence of corporations in politics. One way to do this is to support campaign finance reform. We need to get big money out of politics and give citizens a greater voice in the political process. Another way to reduce the influence of corporations is to strengthen antitrust laws. We need to break up monopolies and prevent corporations from becoming too powerful. Finally, we need to educate the public about the dangers of corporate power. We need to make people aware of the ways that corporations are influencing our political system and we need to encourage them to get involved in the political process.

The Business of America is Lobbying: How Corporations Became Politicized and Politics Became More Corporate (Studies in Postwar American Political Development)

by Lee Drutman

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Language	:	English
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