POL 203 Study Guide - Final Guide: Staples Thesis, Environmental Policy
5 Feb 2015
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X3 responses to the tragedy of the commons. Difference between market as set of rules and actors (firms, individuals) acting w/ in those rules. Diff forms of the state produce diff relations b/tween business and the state. Business (through firms and associations) as privileged actors. Knowledge (capture)- believe that we will spend more money if we think that something is more. Demands for regulation of the environment by the public and state actors. The state , though regulation, creates pressure on businesses. Businesses can respond by: complying, change pressure. 3 eras of business response to environmental pressure in canada (mcdonald 2002) Private negotiation limited to minimal state demands. Still private negotiations but increasing engagement with the public to regain legitimacy. 4 (sustainable development) bc of increase in public demand and interest. 10 private negotiations still the norm but some new participants increasing focus on public engagement voluntary standards demanded based on competitiveness demands.
