Freedom
Celebrating work
On Labor Day, I celebrate work. I am a little off the original purpose of this holiday, as it was initiated at the end of
August 31, 2025
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Articles
Business ethics
Profits over principles?
An MBA student and business professional who had read my book commented: “Those principles you write about make a lot of sense, but at the
August 5, 2025
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Capitalism
Should we end capitalism?
During a recent visit to Finland, I watched a wide-ranging TV interview of a retired British-born Finnish writer and theater director. When asked about his
July 15, 2025
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Business ethics
Morality of wealth inequity
In a recent interview by CNN Chile (in Spanish only), the brilliant young astronomer Teresa Paneque speaks passionately about her space research and education efforts
June 2, 2025
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Business ethics
Is capitalism to blame for Americans’ poor health?
Americans are one of the sickest nations in the OECD, ranking near or at the bottom in various health outcomes. Although the United States spends
April 24, 2025
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Altruism
Can profits be moral?
Many people have a dim view of profits; they see them as the result of immoral exploitation by business for selfish gain. Typical of this
April 7, 2025
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"Conflicts of interests"
The moral case against tariffs – and for free trade
President Trump’s ongoing tariff threats and the pending trade wars between the United States and Canada, the EU, and other U.S. targets have created media
March 20, 2025
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Business ethics
Sweatshops: a means to human flourishing
Sweatshops, factories where workers work long hours for low wages in poor conditions, are often condemned as immoral, for exploiting workers for capitalists’ gain. Garment
February 10, 2025
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Altruism
“Business should be in tune with society:” Appeasement vs. moral defence of business?
Some years ago, a corporate executive offered an apology in response to criticisms that his company prioritized shareholder value creation over social contributions. He said
January 22, 2025
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Capitalism
More reason and freedom in 2025
Reason and freedom are the fundamental requirements of long-term success in business and life; our ability to flourish rests on them both. Sadly, the value
December 31, 2024
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justice
Why corporate DEI programs are doomed to fail
Only a few years ago, in 2020, corporations were rushing to implement DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs for hiring, training, and promotions to show
December 16, 2024
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Free markets
What is the business of the news media?
The recent American presidential election and its news coverage shone a spotlight on the sharp political polarization, manifest as a disdain or even hatred for
November 14, 2024
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