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The Case for Shareholder Capitalism: How the Pursuit of Profit Benefits All

At its essence, shareholder capitalism is a means for mutually beneficial trade. It fosters specialization, fuels innovation, and propels economic growth. While shareholder capitalism is a central theme in Finance 101 courses, it is increasingly criticized, especially with the popularization of sustainability, ESG investing, and stakeholder capitalism.

Featuring
R. David McLean portrait
R. David McLean

William G. Droms Professor of Finance, Georgetown University

Edward Rock portrait
Edward Rock

Martin Lipton Professor of Law, New York University School of Law

Norbert Michel

Vice President and Director, Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives