Backstage Democracy: The Dynamics of Business-Politics Nexus in Lithuania

This book investigates the dynamics of business-state relations in a democracy and their changes over the last twenty years, combining anonymous interviews, mass media sources, governmental and non-governmental reports, and original theoretical and analytical frames. It is a valuable resource in higher education settings, offering a case study that can be used in courses on corruption, business ethics, democracy, EU studies, and areas studies focused on Central and Eastern Europe or the post-Soviet space.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of business-state relations within a democratic context, exploring their evolution over time. Due to the exclusive access to high-level sources capable of candidly discussing the nature of the business-politics nexus, the study is confined to a single country to ensure the replication of such valuable insights is challenging. What sets this research apart is its multidisciplinary approach, encompassing business sciences, political science, public policy, and administration. Rather than presenting a static portrayal of a relatively new democracy, it delves into the dynamic changes that have occurred over the past twenty years. Consequently, the study offers valuable insights into various situations in other countries, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet space.

The methodological framework employed in this study is unique, combining anonymous interviews, mass media sources, governmental and non-governmental reports, and other data sources. This approach provides a fresh perspective on studying such social phenomena, offering a departure from traditional methods. Furthermore, the study presents original theoretical and analytical frames that can be readily applied and tested in other national or regional contexts. These and other distinguishing features make this book an invaluable resource in higher education settings, providing a case study that can be utilized in courses covering corruption, business ethics, democracy, EU studies, and areas studies focused on Central and Eastern Europe or the post-Soviet space.

Weight: 419g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031255304
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023