Freakonomics Radio

335. Does Doing Good Give You License to Be Bad?

May 17, 2018
The podcast explores the concept of corporate social responsibility and its effects on employee behavior, including how CSR can incentivize employees to work harder while also potentially serving as a moral license for unethical behavior. It discusses the impact of CSR messaging on worker behavior and delves into the phenomenon of moral licensing, where expressing support for socially responsible behavior can lead to unethical acts. Additionally, the podcast touches on the influence of Big Pharma on drug prices and Congress, highlighting frustration towards the greed of the industry.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Prevalence of Corporate Social Responsibility Reports
01:40 • 15min
3
The Effects of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employee Behavior
17:03 • 4min
4
Examining the Impact of CSR Messaging on Worker Behavior
21:29 • 2min
5
Moral Licensing and Employee Theft
23:29 • 11min
6
Moral Licensing and Behavioral Consequences
34:16 • 5min
7
The Greed of the Prescription Drug Industry
39:17 • 3min