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Transnational corporations as entities of informal influence. Some reflections based on the example of their engagement in activities directed at LGBT groups in Poland

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Bielska B., Tamborska K.

Annales. Etyka w Życiu Gospodarczym

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2018

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vol. 21

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issue 7

59-73

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The paper explores the assertion about multi-faceted tools of impact used by large corporations that aim to limit the subjectivity of consumers. It is based on the concept of “deep capture” (Hanson & Yosifon, 2003). Deep capture suggests that the consumers have only the idea of their own subjectivity, and that human behaviour is largely dependent on external situational factors rather than the individuals’ dispositions. In this context, the present authors analyse the role of large corporations in shaping the image of LGBT people in Poland. Noteworthy is the consideration to build and strengthen the belief that LGBT people are a group which suffers discrimination, to which anyone should make gestures of support throughout consumer decisions. An overview of the actions of business entities for LGBT groups in Poland allows us state that these actions cannot be called large-scale. The actions of Polish companies can be recognised as not very intense or committed. Western transnational corporations have vast experience in actions for LGBT people, but this is not necessarily the case in Poland.

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Design of Regulatory Contracts – Example of the Urban Transport Industry

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Piechucka J.

Yearbook of Antitrust and Regulatory Studies

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2016

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vol. 9(13)

121-140

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The present article discusses economic issues related to the design of optimal regulatory contracts on the example of the urban public transport industry. It highlights the importance of the design of efficient regulatory contracts in the context of changes facing the urban transportation industry in the European Union. Furthermore, it provides an overview of the main issues put forward in economic literature related to the design of regulatory contracts. It discusses several problems relevant in this context such as informational asymmetries, transaction costs, and regulatory capture. It also comments on a selection of views presented in economic literature dealing with these issues. Finally, the article presents the regulatory framework, contractual practices and characteristics of the French urban public transport industry. France is well known for its long standing tradition of contracting between the State and the private sector in transportation. The analysis of the French example may help to prove useful insights in this regard.

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Cet article s’intéresse à la question de la conception de contrats réglementaires optimaux d’un point de vue économique dans le cadre du transport public urbain. Il met en évidence le fait qu’il est important de concevoir des contrats réglementaires efficaces dans le contexte des changements qui ont lieu actuellement dans le secteur du transport urbain dans l'Union Européenne. En outre, l’article fourni un aperçu des principales questions mises en avant dans la littérature économique liée à la conception des contrats réglementaires. Il discute des problèmes qui peuvent survenir dans ce contexte, telles que les asymétries d'information, les coûts de transaction, et la capture réglementaire. Il présente et critique également des arguments avancés dans la littérature économique qui traite ces questions. Enfin, l'article présente le cadre réglementaire, les pratiques contractuelles et les caractéristiques de l'industrie du transport public urbain en France. La France est bien connue pour sa tradition de relations contractuelles entre l'Etat et le secteur privé dans le secteur du transport. L'exemple du transport public urbain en France peut fournir des renseignements utiles à cet égard.

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Ponadnarodowe korporacje jako podmioty nieformalnego wpływu na przykładzie zaangażowania w działania skierowane do osób LGBT w Polsce

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Bielska B., Tamborska K., Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, ysabell@doktorant.umk.pl, kasialis@doktorant.umk.pl

Annales. Etyka w Życiu Gospodarczym

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2015

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vol. 18

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issue 1

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The paper explores the assertion about multi-faceted tools of impact used by large corporations that they aim to limit the subjectivity of consumers. It is based on the concept of ‘deep capture’ developed by Jon Hanson and David Yosifon. According to this concept consumers have only the idea of their own subjectivity. The authors’ basic assumption is that human behaviour is largely (but not completely) dependent on external situational factors rather than the individual dispositions of individuals. In this context we analyse the role of large corporations in shaping the image of LGBT people in Poland. Noteworthy seems to be the consideration to build and strengthen the belief that LGBT people are a group which suffers discrimination, to which anyone should make gestures of support throughout consumer decisions. An overview of the activities of business entities for LGBT groups in Poland lets us say that they cannot be called large scale actions. The actions of Polish companies can be recognised as not very intensive. Western transnational corporations have huge experience in actions for LGBT people, but this is not necessarily the case in Poland.

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2 Annales. Etyka w Życiu Gospodarczym

1 Yearbook of Antitrust and Regulatory Studies

2 Bielska B.

2 Tamborska K.

1 Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń

1 Piechucka J.

1 kasialis@doktorant.umk.pl

1 ysabell@doktorant.umk.pl

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Transnational corporations as entities of informal influence. Some reflections based on the example of their engagement in activities directed at LGBT groups in Poland

Design of Regulatory Contracts – Example of the Urban Transport Industry

Ponadnarodowe korporacje jako podmioty nieformalnego wpływu na przykładzie zaangażowania w działania skierowane do osób LGBT w Polsce