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Americans' trust in capitalism hits 15-year low, CEOs cite implementation challenges

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Americans' trust in capitalism has reached a 15-year low, with a majority viewing companies as value extractors rather than creators. CEOs interviewed through Yale's Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Management acknowledge the importance of creating value for all stakeholders, not just shareholders, but struggle with implementation. Examples like Walmart under Doug McMillon demonstrate how designing an enterprise around interdependencies and testing decisions against stakeholder value can lead to long-term success and market value. AI

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Americans' trust in capitalism hits 15-year low, CEOs cite implementation challenges

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Ravi Dhar, Jon Iwata ·

    Americans are losing faith in capitalism. The problem isn’t capitalism

    The public seems to think that shareholder value is a loss for consumers. A Yale research project with over 200 CEO interviews reveals something else.

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