“It is always sound business to take any obtainable net gain, at any cost, and at any risk to the rest of the community.”
Quote by Thorstein Veblen
Work
Absentee Ownership: Business Enterprise in Recent Times : the Case of America
Absentee Ownership: Business Enterprise in Recent Times : the Case of America delves into the dynamics of corporate governance where owners are not actively involved in day-to-day management. The book analyzes the impact of this ownership model on the functioning of American businesses, exploring various aspects such as decision-making processes, financial performance, and long-term sustainability. more
Author
Thorstein Veblen
Thorstein Veblen was an American economist known for his sociological perspective on economics and his critical analysis of economic theories. His work, 'The Theory of the Leisure Class,' had a profound impact on later economics and sociology. more
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“I played soccer because my friends did. Besides we got sodas afterwards.”
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