Module 10
THE GOVERNMENT AS A STAKEHOLDER
Discussion – Has corporate power eroded our democracy?
Readings:
http://www.thechicagocouncil.org/UserFiles/File/Events/FY08%20Events/11_November%2007%20Events/111407%20Reich%20Article.pdf
“How capitalism is killing democracy”
http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/07/15/on-wall-st-a-culture-of-greed-wont-let-go/?ref=business
“On Wall Street a culture of greed won’t let go”
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/why-isnt-wall-street-in-jail-20110216?print=true
“Why isn’t Wall Street in jail?”
http://community.mis.temple.edu/ba3102/files/2014/03/The-Gulf-Spill-and-the-revolving-door.pdf
“The Gulf Spill and the revolving door”
Video clips – “Inside Job” http://www.sonyclassics.com/insidejob/ or full movie with Spanish subtitles (you have been warned, but it’s free)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nCvO6qEbJw
We will watch the full movie in class.