The Saint-Gobain Centre for Economic Studies series
GENERAL NOTES
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Translated from the French.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-293) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The authors argue that the basic premise of capitalism - that companies must be managed in the sole interest of their shareholders - is incongruent with the current situation of liquid markets, profit-hungry investors and chronic financial instability.