American Political Institutions and Business Practices

Contrary to traditional courses on business-government relations, which tend to use a more generic approach to the topic, this course begins by familiarizing the student with political institutions (both actors and processes) in the three North American countries. For each policy area, it compares actors and rules in place in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and looks at how they affect the behaviour and performance of business. In sum, this course is of great interest for students who want to obtain a good understanding of the political and policy environment in which North American enterprises do business, how it impacts them, and how in return they can affect it. This knowledge is necessary for anyone who is or will be involved in devising and/or implementing corporate strategies in a North American context.