Organizers at the state and local level identify that air pollution is responsible for higher incidences of lung cancer. The air pollution is traced to factories that employ a substantial number of state residents. Organizers, unable to coordinate a reduction in the industry’s pollution generation, ask state legislators for help. In the end, state legislators provide tax incentives for the company to retrofit their factories with green technology and reduce pollution emissions. Explain how civil society and institutions in this case are contributing to the public good.(1 point)
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Civil society institutions interact with the business sphere through private governance.
Civil society institutions interact with the business sphere through private governance.
Governmental and business spheres interact through market governance.
Governmental and business spheres interact through market governance.
Civil society institutions interact with the governmental sphere through legal governance.
Civil society institutions interact with the governmental sphere through legal governance.
Civil society institutions interact with governmental and business spheres through network governance.
In this case, civil society institutions are contributing to the public good by advocating for the reduction of air pollution and its associated health risks. They are engaged in private governance by interacting with the business sphere, specifically the factories responsible for the pollution. By raising awareness of the issue and requesting assistance from state legislators, they are working towards a solution that will benefit the public by reducing the incidence of lung cancer.
Additionally, governmental and business spheres are interacting through market governance. State legislators are providing tax incentives for the company to retrofit their factories with green technology. By doing so, they are creating a market incentive for the company to reduce their pollution emissions. This not only benefits the public by improving air quality, but also benefits the company by reducing their tax burden and potentially improving their public image.
Furthermore, civil society institutions are interacting with the governmental sphere through legal governance. They are using legal means to request assistance from state legislators in addressing the issue of air pollution. By engaging with the government through legal channels, they are working towards a solution that can be enforced and regulated, ensuring the long-term reduction of pollution emissions.
Lastly, civil society institutions are also interacting with both governmental and business spheres through network governance. They are forming networks and alliances with other organizations and individuals who share similar concerns about air pollution and lung cancer. By working together, they are able to amplify their voice, increase their influence, and create a collective force for change.
Overall, in this case, civil society institutions, along with governmental and business spheres, are collaborating through various forms of governance to address the issue of air pollution and contribute to the public good by reducing the incidence of lung cancer and improving overall air quality.