Our team have curated a selection of short, easy to read pieces on the relationships between entrepreneurship, business and democracy, including the importance of democracy for business, the possible effects of business on democracy, and how to integrate democracy into business organisations.
These readings are from a variety of authors and organisations and should all be free to read online.
2024
Ever wondered whether democracy was actually good or bad for business? Here is a brief primer from the Brookings Institute. Spoiler alert: democracy is a strong driver of a healthy economy.
2024
When democracy comes under attack, what should business do? In this Forbes article, Michael Posner argues that businesses have a responsibility to stand up to protect core democratic values and institutions.
2022
In this piece, economics professor, David Audretsch, argues that entrepreneurship and democracy are both in decline because they are both manifestations of the same underlying force—freedom of thought, decision-making and action.
2022
This article from Business for Social Responsibility explores changing expectations of business in protecting rule of law, rights, and democracy and suggests five positive actions that businesses can respond with.
2021
How can business managers integrate democratic principles and practices into their own organisations? This downloadable report includes a range of best practices that can help ensure that workplace democracy can take hold
2017
This article from the Center for International Private Enterprise makes the case that entrepreneurs act in ways that advance democracy, both directly and indirectly. This can be through individual change, social change, or deeper system change.
