The Geopolitics of Cryptocurrencies — with Niall Ferguson
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
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Corporate Acquisitions and Economic Inequality
This chapter explores the chaotic realm of corporate acquisitions, focusing on the Time Warner and AOL merger and the fallout from such decisions. It critiques the shift in shareholder expectations, underscoring the trend of companies prioritizing stock buybacks over innovation and job creation, which has exacerbated economic inequality. The chapter calls for policy reforms to encourage better investment in workforce and working conditions, especially as economic disparities continue to rise.
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