August 21, 2013 | Journal Article
  • Type of publication: Journal Article
  • Research or In The Media: Research
  • Research Area: Economics for The Developing World
  • Publication Date: 2013-08-21
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In this short essay for Dollars & Sense, James Boyce considers the dynamics of power and profit as motivators for the corporate sector. He points out that while profits may grow as part of an expanding economy, power is a limited commodity, and its redistribution toward corporations and away from people has profound impact.

 

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