C.W. Mills views of the power elite pertains to the McItaly controversy because one of the key people are government. The elites as described by C.W. Mills as people that occupy key positions which gives them authority to control resources. (Elwell 3) The Agriculture Minister defending his sponsorship for McDonald’s expansion in Italy is a component of how government controls resources. McDonald’s would not only benefit themselves, but will generate income from their partnership. With all the backlash Zai is receiving he refuses to end the government affiliation with MacDonald’s. Mills believed because of the elite’s hierarchy in economic, political, and military all other parts were diminished. (Elwell 4) McDonalds and the government are big