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Corporations prioritize investors over everyone else

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The absolute golden rule of modern capitalism. Boards are statutorily mandated to maximize profits for their shareholders, meaning ethical concerns or community well-being are entirely optional distractions.

Corporations prioritize investors over everyone else
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