Large corporations spend tremendous sums in an effort to influence public policy. Some corporations fund “citizens’”

groups to push policies that the corporations want. Giant drug companies fund scientists to prove that the companies’ drugs work. Large businesses even hire economists to come up with theories that show why huge businesses and mega-mergers could be beneficial (or at least not harmful).

a. What are some likely results if corporations control

“the marketplace of ideas”?

b. What, if anything, should be done about this control?

(Radical)