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“I think corporations should give more attention to this suffering and should wait to invest until there is a responsible government in Burma. I do not think it is a good idea to separate economics from politics; in fact, I do not think economics can be separated from politics It's quite…” quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
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“I think corporations should give more attention to this suffering and should wait to invest until there is a responsible government in Burma. I do not think it is a good idea to separate economics from politics; in fact, I do not think economics can be separated from politics It's quite understandable that many business concerns think only about their own profits It's up to the public to put as much pressure as it can on these companies, through shareholder resolutions and public actions.”

Aung San Suu Kyi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advocates linking investment decisions to political responsibility, urging corporate accountability and public pressure for ethical governance.

In simple terms: Invest responsibly, tie money to politics.

Key Takeaway

Press companies to act ethically.

Themes

ethics politics corporate responsibility human rights

Mood

concerned determined

Type

political activist

When to use this quote

  • NGO campaigns
  • investment decisions
  • government reform
  • public protests

Key Concepts

political economy activism shareholder advocacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can investors balance profit and principle?
  • What mechanisms ensure corporate political accountability?
A Different Perspective

Corporate profit motives may conflict with ethical standards.

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