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The One Percent Solution

How Corporations Are Remaking America One State at a Time
Summary:

The book examines the influence of major corporations on American politics and policy at the state level, detailing how these entities leverage their power to shape legislation in their favor. It explores the impact of corporate lobbying and campaign finance on issues such as labor laws, education, and the social safety net, arguing that these efforts undermine democratic processes and exacerbate inequality.

Key points:

1. Corporate Power in Legislation: Lafer shows how big companies and groups like ALEC sway state laws to benefit themselves, often at the public's expense.

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