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Journal Article
Abstract
Throughout the 20th Century business associations and coalitions coordinated mass propaganda campaigns that combined sophisticated public relations techniques developed in 20th Century America with revitalised free market ideology originating in 18th Century Europe. The purpose of this propaganda onslaught has been to persuade a majority of people that it is in their interests to eschew their own power as workers and citizens, and forego their democratic right to restrain and regulate business activity. As a result the political agenda is now largely confined to policies aimed at furthering business interests. The weight of corporate propaganda has been augmented by the growth of business networks and coalitions aimed at shaping policy outcomes.
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Publication Details
Beder, S, The Corporate Assault on Democracy, International Journal of Inclusive Democracy, 4(1), January 2008. Original article available here.