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Deirdre McCloskey: Piketty’s Ethical Myopia
Polymath economic historian Deirdre McCloskey advances a devastating, plain-language critique of Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century. Beyond exposing Piketty’s poor grasp of basic economics and the role of human capital, McCloskey argues that his biggest failing is an
Deirdre McCloskey: Piketty’s Ethical Myopia
Polymath economic historian Deirdre McCloskey advances a devastating, plain-language critique of Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century. Beyond exposing Piketty’s poor grasp of basic economics and the role of human capital, McCloskey argues that his biggest failing is an
Leadership, Values, and Corporate Culture
This is an interesting short commentary on the importance of corporate culture, and the ways in which leaders can influence culture. But note: for evidence about the role of core values, the researchers talked to “upper-level managers from Fortune magazine’s
Leadership, Values, and Corporate Culture
This is an interesting short commentary on the importance of corporate culture, and the ways in which leaders can influence culture. But note: for evidence about the role of core values, the researchers talked to “upper-level managers from Fortune magazine’s
13 Big US Firms to Donate $140bn to Fight Climate Change
It is perhaps not a coincidence that the list includes Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway — Microsoft was formerly led by Bill Gates, and BH is currently led by Warren Buffett, and Gates and Buffett are the two most generous philanthropists
13 Big US Firms to Donate $140bn to Fight Climate Change
It is perhaps not a coincidence that the list includes Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway — Microsoft was formerly led by Bill Gates, and BH is currently led by Warren Buffett, and Gates and Buffett are the two most generous philanthropists
Is “Quartertly Capitalism” a Problem?
Yesterday we posted a piece about how corporate managers should focus on “stakeholders, not just shareholders“. The piece we were linking to was in large part a critique of “quarterly capitalism,” i.e., the form of capitalism that focuses on short-term
Is “Quartertly Capitalism” a Problem?
Yesterday we posted a piece about how corporate managers should focus on “stakeholders, not just shareholders“. The piece we were linking to was in large part a critique of “quarterly capitalism,” i.e., the form of capitalism that focuses on short-term
Business Ethics Quarterly Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The best traditional academic journal in the field of business ethics, Business Ethics Quarterly, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. BEQ isn’t the only journal that’s been around that long, but it is the go-to journal for the top scholars in
Business Ethics Quarterly Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The best traditional academic journal in the field of business ethics, Business Ethics Quarterly, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. BEQ isn’t the only journal that’s been around that long, but it is the go-to journal for the top scholars in
Austin, TX, “Bans” BBQ Restaurants
OK, not really “bans”. But the blogger linked below suggests that new rules passed by city council in Austin, Texas, are so restrictive and expensive that they constitute what is “effectively a ban.” In fact, this is a great little
Austin, TX, “Bans” BBQ Restaurants
OK, not really “bans”. But the blogger linked below suggests that new rules passed by city council in Austin, Texas, are so restrictive and expensive that they constitute what is “effectively a ban.” In fact, this is a great little
Stakeholders, Not Just Shareholders
This blog entry is another plea for less focus on building wealth for shareholders. Importantly, it is a plea from within a capitalist framework: it isn’t a criticism of capitalism itself, but a plea for a new approach hoping to
Stakeholders, Not Just Shareholders
This blog entry is another plea for less focus on building wealth for shareholders. Importantly, it is a plea from within a capitalist framework: it isn’t a criticism of capitalism itself, but a plea for a new approach hoping to
Why Do Pharmacies Sell Homeopathy?
We expect the products we buy to work. Of course, sometimes it’s hard to tell whether a product works — sometimes we lack the expertise. So we buy through professionals and reputable retail outlets that provide some measure of assurance.
Why Do Pharmacies Sell Homeopathy?
We expect the products we buy to work. Of course, sometimes it’s hard to tell whether a product works — sometimes we lack the expertise. So we buy through professionals and reputable retail outlets that provide some measure of assurance.
What the NY Times Got Wrong About NY Nail Salons
Outrage is such an attractive emotion, isn’t it? We all know there is injustice in the world, and so stories of injustice are easy to accept at face value. Remember that story, from back in May, about Abusive Working Conditions
What the NY Times Got Wrong About NY Nail Salons
Outrage is such an attractive emotion, isn’t it? We all know there is injustice in the world, and so stories of injustice are easy to accept at face value. Remember that story, from back in May, about Abusive Working Conditions
Fiat Chrysler: record $105 million fine
A $105 million fine (for lapses in handling of recalls) sounds hefty, until you learn that the fine could have been as high as $700 million. More interesting are the other conditions that go along with the fine, including a
Fiat Chrysler: record $105 million fine
A $105 million fine (for lapses in handling of recalls) sounds hefty, until you learn that the fine could have been as high as $700 million. More interesting are the other conditions that go along with the fine, including a
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