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How big corporations took over Western governments

Geopolitical Economy Report

CHAPTER

Examining the Influence of Corporations and Corporate Social Responsibility

Exploring the historical influence of big corporations through foundations, the chapter examines the concept of corporate social responsibility as a guise for corporate power expansion and governmental influence. It showcases instances like Thames Water in the UK as an example of corporations prioritizing profit motives over societal obligations, despite professing to work in the public interest.

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