Making Capitalism Sustainable: Three Steps for CEOs

Today over half of Millennials claim to reject capitalism. Left unaddressed, public discontent and other challenges facing capitalism could reach a tipping point, resulting in damage to the system that has created the greatest level of freedom and prosperity the world has ever seen. Backlash could encourage governments to become even more directive, imposing greater controls through a stricter tax and regulatory environment that would diminish the ability of companies to effectively produce goods, services, and innovations that benefit all of society. 

Businesses need to adjust to societal demands rather than wait for government to react. In their roles as both the chief decision-makers and public face of their companies, business leaders have a unique opportunity and responsibility to steer capitalism towards greater sustainability.

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