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Título del libro: Claiming And Contesting Representation In Mexico: Meanings, Practices And Settings
Título del capítulo: Acting as a Representative: The Case of the Executive Council of Global Corporations

Autores UNAM:
RICARDO DE JESUS TIRADO SEGURA; FERNANDO FRANCISCO CASTAÑOS ZUNO;
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Año de publicación:
2024
Palabras clave:

20th century; Corporation and government; Corporation as representative; Executive council of global corporation (consejo ejecutivo de empresas globale); Government in mexico; Me-xico; Non-elective representation; Policy makers; Trade associations; Well being


Resumen:

Alongside elected politicians, other non-elected agents also act in making binding governmental decisions. They do so in the name of individuals or collective entities, such as corporations, trade associations, unions or churches. Their manoeuvres are supposed to be parallel to operations by elected representatives because they have achieved their status by other means, private rather than public. However, the two often intertwine and at times confront each other. Given that these private representatives tend to be moved by their interests and preferences, it is crucial to observe how they influence elected policymakers who ought to be concerned with the general well-being of constituents. Understanding those effects is crucial if we are to assess the quality of democracy in a country. During Mexico?s long democratic transition (in the late 20th century), several business associations gained visibility. This chapter focuses on the Executive Council of Global Corporations (Consejo Ejecutivo de Empresas Globales, CEEG), which emerged in 2004 and has significantly impacted public decisions. The chapter has four main sections and a conclusion. The first section is devoted to the birth of the organization. The second analyses how it built its object of representation. The third and fourth explain the organization?s operations and conduct. © 2024 Bristol University Press.


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