Shareholder Capitalism vs. Stakeholder Capitalism: What’s the Difference?

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The debate between shareholder capitalism and stakeholder capitalism centers on a fundamental question: What is the true purpose of business? Shareholder capitalism prioritizes maximizing returns for investors, while stakeholder capitalism argues that companies also have responsibilities to employees, customers, communities, suppliers, and society as a whole. Both approaches seek to create value, but they differ […]