Corporatist Systems

Definition

Corporatist systems are political systems where key decisions are made through negotiations between the government, labor unions, and business organizations. These systems aim for cooperation and consensus-building among these major societal actors.

Analogy

Think of a boardroom meeting where representatives from the government, labor unions, and businesses come together to make important decisions. They work collaboratively towards finding common ground and reaching agreements.

Related terms

Tripartite Structure: Refers to the three main actors involved in corporatist systems - government, labor unions, and business organizations.

Social Partnership: This term describes the cooperative relationship between these three actors in corporatist systems.

Collective Bargaining: The process by which labor unions negotiate with employers on behalf of workers regarding wages, working conditions, etc., often seen in corporatist systems.