Companies Should Not Be Run in the Interest of Their Owners

The video discusses the impact of free trade and capital markets post-2008 crisis, focusing on the relationship between stock markets and corporate governance. It critiques the emphasis on shareholder value, highlighting the short-term focus of modern companies due to dispersed ownership and financial deregulation. The video also examines the challenges faced by other stakeholders and the trend of profit distribution through dividends and share buybacks, which limits long-term investment and productivity development.

What is the relationship between free capital mobility and the functioning of capital markets?

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Discuss the paradox of individual shareholders being the least committed to the long-term future of a company.

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What are the implications of financial deregulation on shareholder power?

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How does the concept of shareholder value maximization impact long-term investments in companies?

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Explain how the distribution of corporate profits has changed from the 1970s to today.

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What are the consequences of prioritizing short-term profits over long-term productivity development?

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How does the saying 'I'll be gone, you'll be gone' reflect the attitudes of modern investors?

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