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“Shareholder value theory - the destructive idea that companies should be run solely for the benefit of shareholders - has led to financialized businesses that do not invest in the areas that will lead to future growth or the invention of useful new products.” quote by Mariana Mazzucato
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“Shareholder value theory - the destructive idea that companies should be run solely for the benefit of shareholders - has led to financialized businesses that do not invest in the areas that will lead to future growth or the invention of useful new products.”

Mariana Mazzucato

About This Quote

Source Book: The Value of Everything, 2018

Prioritizing shareholder profit alone harms long‑term investment and innovation.

In simple terms: Shareholder focus harms future growth.

Key Takeaway

Balance stakeholder interests for sustainable growth.

Themes

economics business innovation

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical policy

When to use this quote

  • corporate strategy
  • public policy
  • R&D funding

Key Concepts

capitalism investment growth strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to align profit with public benefit?
  • What incentives foster long‑term investment?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on shareholders can ignore societal needs.

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