The British Academy, an important scholarly body for the humanities and the social sciences, recently published a report entitled “Principles … Continue reading “On “Purposeful Business”: why the British Academy is mistaken”

Professional trend-watcher David Mattin argues that so-called ‘ethical business’ is the new big thing. He raises Uber’s recent regulatory and … Continue reading “Stakeholder capitalism and the free-rider problem”

Would anybody ever be brave enough to oppose “corporate social responsibility” (CSR)? Certainly, it is a good marketing strapline. And CSR proponents … Continue reading “Why businesses don’t need “corporate social responsibility” to be ethical”

Although once intended to improve market efficiency and the free flow of goods within the Single European Market, harmonisation has … Continue reading “Corporate social responsibility strategy threatens entrepreneurship and innovation”

Since fox-hunting became illegal, banker bashing has become a new blood sport. Not only is the typical banker portrayed as … Continue reading “The social role of banks is banking”

In recent years “profit” has become something of a dirty word and corporations have been encouraged to seek wider social … Continue reading “Profit is an indicator of success”

“Today we invite you to come with us on a special journey; to open your eyes and look at poverty. … Continue reading “Zero consistency in “Zero Poverty” campaign”

One of the more irritating suggestions that people make in the debate about “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) is that “businesses … Continue reading “Business is social by nature – even without a “CSR” agenda”

In recent years “profit” has become something of a dirty word and corporations have been encouraged to seek wider social … Continue reading “Profit is an indicator of success”