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The aim is to reassess the corporate dominance and fractured elite debate in the context of American corporate structure.

Fractured or Reconfigured? A Review of the Debate on U.S. Corporate Elite Unity

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This review evaluates corporate elite unity in the U.S., highlighting implications of fragmented networks.

The aim is to reassess the corporate dominance and fractured elite debate in the context of American corporate structure.
Analyzed the U.S. board interlock network for signs of fragmentation.
Contrasted findings with three other networks: PPN, TCC, and political donation networks.
Explored the evolution of elite coordination and integration on domestic and international levels.
Observed a decline in cohesion within the U.S. board interlock network.
Found evidence of continued elite coordination in the PPN.
Identified a shift in elite integration from national to international contexts, particularly through the TCC.
Noted evidence of strong behavioral unity among elite political donors despite claims of fragmentation.

Andrew Collins (2026) studied this question.

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