The relationship between government, business and society is the arena in which the politics that shape the nature of our modern world are played out. Against the political and institutional power of elected government, business is a key economic and social actor, central to the creation of wealth through investment, production and employment. Political and business power is matched by the growing influence of the interconnected and multi-layered non government institutions that make up 'civil society'. This topic explores these relationships and what is expected of the role of government. International comparisons are also used to provide different perspectives of the role of government in the economy.
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