Date of Award
5-13-2021
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. Andrew Wedeman
Second Advisor
Dr. Charles Hankla
Third Advisor
Dr. Michael Evans
Abstract
The extension of political rights to corporations through Supreme Court decisions has altered the makeup of the plutocratic class in the United States. I argue that classifying campaign finance as a first amendment right afforded to corporate entities gave political power to corporate managers and shifted American political ideology in turn. This shift is reflected in government policies that prioritize the interests of the plutocratic class, resulting in a feedback loop that amplifies their wealth and power. This analysis will review the Supreme Court decisions that caused this, the subsequent polices, and how both contribute to the political power of corporate managers and owners. I will conclude by considering how this influenced the current political situation in the United States.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/22579314
Recommended Citation
Ammerman, Liam, "The Political Revolution in Managerial Power: Corporate Personhood and the American Plutocratic Class." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2021.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/22579314
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