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Stakeholder Capitalism vs. Milton Friedman - The Future of U.S. Capitalism

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore the implications of two major anniversaries for the future of U.S. capitalism in this thought-provoking discussion between Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, and James Stewart, columnist at The New York Times. Delve into the 50th anniversary of Milton Friedman's doctrine on shareholder primacy and the one-year mark of Business Roundtable's updated Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation. Examine the potential shift from shareholder-centric capitalism to stakeholder capitalism, considering the impact of COVID-19, economic downturn, and social justice protests. Gain insights into proposed solutions, including corporate investment in workers and tax code reforms, aimed at forging a more inclusive future for U.S. capitalism.

Syllabus

Stakeholder Capitalism vs. Milton Friedman: A Discussion with Darren Walker and James Stewart

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The Aspen Institute

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