Influence of Business on Government: A Comparative Study

This article explores the influence of business on government policies through a comparative study of premier corporate lobby groups in the US and Australia. It analyzes the impact of monetary resources in influencing government policies and the role of interest groups in the policymaking process. The article concludes that while money is power and matters a lot in the business sector and politics, the influence of business on government depends on the nature of the issue and the competitiveness of the lobbying processes.