printer friendly pagePOLECON 230: Strategy Beyond Markets
Politicians, regulators, and voters place limits on â and present opportunities for â nearly every business. Firms like Uber, Airbnb, and Google do not only remain cognizant of existing laws, they also look for opportunities to change the law in ways that help their business. In this class, we will learn how businesses can influence political decision-making and develop frameworks for political strategy. We will examine firms' interactions with competitive firms, market incumbents, customers, and institutions, including interest groups, legislatures, regulatory agencies, courts, international organizations, and the public. Case studies include intellectual property, health care reform, carried interest in private equity, ride-sharing, and peer-to-peer lending. Students will complete the course with a better appreciation of how politics works, of the opportunities and perils associated with alternative political goals, and of tactics likely to achieve those goals. Special emphasis is given to beyond market strategy for start-ups and how to integrate market and beyond-market strategies.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Broockman, D. (PI)
;
Foarta, D. (PI)
POLECON 231: Strategy Beyond Markets: Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Economies
This course shares significant material with
POLECON 230 and the goal of developing integrated strategies for optimal firm performance that combine elements within and beyond markets.
POLECON 231 diverges from the base course to delve deeper into issues that are particularly salient for entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets. Using a combination of cases from developed and developing countries, we will expand the list of topics considered to include managing political risk and protecting the firm in the face of uncertain and discretionary regulatory environments. The objective is to provide a solid grounding in the techniques explored in 230, while refining skill sets and whetting appetites for investment in higher risk environments.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Casey, K. (PI)
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