The Economist debate on corporate social responsibility opens today. Covering sensitive and sometimes contentious issues of environmentalism, corporate governance and profitability, this could prove to become a heated discussion.
The proposition: "This house believes that without outside pressure, corporations will not take meaningful action on sustainability."
Does this remind anyone of Milton Friedman's essay? I think that it could be fun for us to post in the debate- at least it would be fun for me. I'd be curious to see how we fare as well as see what you all think.
As a side note, it makes me sad that this blog has begun to fall into disuse. Many of you are going abroad next semester, and this is one of the few ways for me to stay in touch with you. I hope that you guys keep posting interesting thoughts and allow me to stay intellectually connected with you all. This debate- cough- would be one good opportunity.
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It's funny, because I was just reminded of this the other day as I was reading the NYT's open letter to Jerry Yang for betraying a CEO's responsibility to his shareholders.
I'll give the link a look. But if you don't mind me asking- which one of you is John McCain? I didn't take Pitney's Congress class, so I'm clueless.
Yes, Patrick, we know you need us to keep your mind at work. Without us, what would become of you--left alone in SoCal with such mental challenges as affixing a helmet? Never fear, we'll make sure your mind doesn't become just another pigskin.
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