Government, Public Policy, and Sustainable Business
Completion requirements
Read this chapter to find out more about the interplay between individuals, organizations, and governments in shaping public policy.
How are policies influenced? What factors affect the policy-making process? How does public policy affect innovation and sustainability practices?
3.5 Environmental and Energy Policies
Exercises
- How would you characterize the US government's response to global climate change? How does it compare with the European nations' response?
- Find an article in an online newspaper about how the United States is supporting clean technology investment in its country. What policy instruments is the United States using to support the technology investment? What implications does this have for sustainable businesses in the United States?
- Complete the previous assignments for China and compare China's efforts to efforts in the United States.