Course Syllabus

In this course we will use the tools of political science and economics to study how corporations affect and are affected by politics. Each meeting will feature a general topic as well as in-depth analysis of cases related to that topic. We will cover a broad range of issues affecting the business world, including regulation, lawmaking, the mass media, interest group mobilization, and corporate social responsibility. Cases will be drawn from areas such as antitrust, transportation,health care, and the environment. Course meetings will generally begin with a short lecture followed by extensive class discussion.