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#1567 How to Sell an Immoral Economic System to the Masses (Throwback)

Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy

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Navigating the ESG Landscape

This chapter explores the significance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments and the complexities surrounding them, including their rapid growth and the scrutiny they face from regulators. It discusses the paradox of ESG ratings and the challenge of greenwashing, highlighting the disconnect between ethical investing motives and corporate practices. Additionally, the chapter critiques the emerging trend of anti-capitalist investing, questioning whether these well-meaning efforts truly dismantle capitalist structures or reinforce them.

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