by Jaana Woiceshyn Following cues from social and environmental activists, many CEOs are now signaling the wokeness of their companies. …
Government Regulation Does Not Make Us Safe. Capitalism Does
by Jaana Woiceshyn Would you trust government more than business to keep you safe? Amazingly, most people say yes almost …
“Shareholder capitalism” and “inclusive capitalism” versus capitalism
by Jaana Woiceshyn In my previous post, I discussed some corporate leaders’ claims that capitalism is dead and their embrace …
The false ideal of equity and its bad consequences
by Jaana Woiceshyn The recent abrupt resignation of the CEO of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), Mark Machin, came …
Why is capitalism a dirty word among business students?
by Jaana Woiceshyn I just finished teaching another business ethics course. As often in my many years of teaching, students …
How to make this year better for business: More independence
by Jaana Woiceshyn If there is a lesson to be learned from the economic lockdowns governments around the world started …
Applying rational egoism in a welfare state
by Jaana Woiceshyn I recently taught a short course introducing business ethics and rational egoism to Executive MBA students. One …
Why business makes Christmas better (and more so in a time of a pandemic)
by JaanaWoiceshyn First published here… Millions of people are about to celebrate Christmas, by decorating their homes, setting up Christmas …
The ballooning regulatory state and the moral sanction by business
by Jaana Woiceshyn All taxpayers are suffering under the increasing regulatory and tax burden, as governments in many countries are …