BookOxford University Press

Corporations and Persons: A Theory of the Firm in Democratic Society

This book develops a “person-based” theory of the corporation as a social and political actor within democratic society. It examines corporate personhood, legal rights, and the firm’s obligations to democratic norms, arguing that firms have specific duties beyond their business interests, or even their interests in competitive markets.  

Why this resource matters 
It deepens CPR’s conceptual foundation by examining the legitimate bases (and duties) that guide corporate political influence from a principled perspective. 

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WebsiteAAA Framework for US Climate Policy Leadership

Urges business to include climate policy advocacy aligned with their sustainability strategies. Advocates for science-based climate actions, including supporting legislation aligned with the 1.5°C temperature limit and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing the importance of lobbying efforts aligning with these objectives.    

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WebsiteCivic Alliance

Civic Alliance assembled a robust playbook for companies to more representatively support a strong democracy. The playbook includes concepts to support one’s business case, questions to ask oneself in building an action plan, and concrete steps to better engage employees, consumers, and other stakeholders.

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ReportPolicyLink

This report argues that the private sector has an indispensable and influential role in achieving a future free of racial and economic inequality in the US. Outlines guidelines to help business leaders and stakeholders articulate the need for corporate priorities on equity.

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ArticleHarvard Business Review

Strine and Lund argue that political spending hurts shareholder interests because it increases risks, is not transparent, and correlates with lower financial performance. They make the case that companies should either end all spending, obtain shareholder consent, or limit expenditures to PACs (which are strictly voluntary and have mandated disclosure).

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