The greatest myth of modern times is the suggestion that capitalism and
corporations do better with less government. The global economic crisis
has certainly put paid to this idea. But the massive emergency state
bailouts and interventions put in place from 2008 were unique only in
their size and scale. Government programmes, designed to meet the needs
of business, are not just everyday, they are everywhere and they are
essential. Just as social welfare protects citizens from the cradle to
the grave, corporate welfare protects and benefits corporations
throughout their life course. And yet, in most countries, corporate
welfare is hidden and underresearched. Drawing on comparative data from
OECD states, this book seeks to shed light on the size, uses and
importance of corporate welfareacross variouswelfare regimes.