MNCs in Global Politics

Pathways of Influence

AvJohn Mikler,Karsten Ronit

Inbunden, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

This authoritative book examines the power of multinational corporations (MNCs) to exert influence in global politics. Focusing on the actions and motivations of MNCs, it explores how they attempt to shape the political issues that affect them. Combining theoretical perspectives with analyses of enlightening case studies, the contributors consider key areas in which MNCs seek to exert political influence such as environmental sustainability, social conflicts and corporate tax avoidance, as well as in specific industries including mining, shipping and consulting. They also illustrate the mechanisms used by MNCs to exert influence in a wide range of policy fields at multiple territorial levels, discussing how they interact with states, intergovernmental organizations and civil society, as well as how they coordinate their activities with other parts of the business community. The book concludes that MNCs enjoy certain basic privileges in society and politics due to their preponderant economic position and their key role in the processes of globalization, but action is necessary to sustain this role.MNCs in Global Politics will be critical reading for academics and students of politics, international relations and political economy, particularly those with an interest in globalization and governance. Its exploration of specific case studies will also be beneficial for policy-makers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-12-08
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Elgar Politics and Business series
Förlag:Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
ISBN:9781789903225

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Edited by John Mikler, Associate Professor, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney, Australia and Karsten Ronit, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

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'The role of multinational corporations in global politics has been neglected for many decades, after a first wave of scholarship during the 1970s. Mikler and Ronit bring together authors with various specializations, united in their attempt to present a comprehensive current picture of MNCs as political actors in their own right. The book is an indispensable working tool for scholars in various disciplines, from International Business to Political Science. It will also be very helpful for policy discussions on the adequate role of MNCs in post-corona capitalism.'

Innehållsförteckning

Contents:Preface and AcknowledgmentsChapter 1: IntroductionJohn Mikler and Karsten RonitChapter 2: Globalizing State Capitalism? Selective Internationalization of MNCs from Emerging Economies Christian MayChapter 3: MNCs and State Infrastructural Power Linda Weiss and Elizabeth ThurbonChapter 4: Corporate Influence and Environmental Regulation in Shipping: Navigating Norms and Influence Pathways in the International Maritime Organization Christian HendriksenChapter 5: Private Sustainability Governance and Global Corporate Power Kate MacdonaldChapter 6: MNCs and Their Role in Global Business AssociationsKarsten RonitChapter 7: The Power of Mining MNCs: Global Governance and Social Conflict Lian SinclairChapter 8: Knowledge and Power: The Role of the Big Four in the Competitive Disharmonization of Global Corporate Tax Avoidance RegulationsAinsley Elbra, John Mikler and Hannah Murphy-GregoryChapter 9: ConclusionJohn Mikler and Karsten RonitIndex