Shareholder or stakeholder? That is the question.

In recent years debate has intensified over the role of governments in regulating markets and conducting economic activity? Has capitalism runs its course? Should corporations maximize value for shareholders or all stakeholders (e.g., employees)? What should be the role of the corporation? And the government? Are CEOs overpaid? The COVID crisis has brought these and related matters into greater scrutiny. Minimum wage earners (e.g., Amazon delivery) became essential workers! In the meantime, CEO pay ratios (CEO pay/average worker pay) have increased over time from 40 to 400.  Safety nets do not appear to exist.

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