Economics Justice Speaker Series | Brian Callaci: Chains of Command
Professor Brian Callaci will be giving a talk for his new book, Chains of Command: The Rise and Cruel Reign of the Franchise Economy. The book analyzes how the franchise model has grown to dominate the U.S. economy, allowing large corporations to exert control over "independent" franchisees and workers while outsourcing employment and liability.
The book details the history of franchising, its legal evolution, and its impact on labor, arguing that franchisors have used lobbying and litigation to reshape corporate law in their favor, creating a system of centralized control under the guise of small business ownership.
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