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Friedman’s “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits”: A Critique for the Classroom
Proceedings of the International Association for Business and Society
  • Craig P. Dunn, Western Washington University
  • Brian K. Burton, Western Washington University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2006
Keywords
  • Corporate social responsibility,
  • Milton Friedman,
  • Teaching Friedman,
  • Socialism
Abstract

In this paper we examine many of the arguments contained in Milton Friedman’s classic essay, in the form of critiques linked with learning objectives for classroom discussions.

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)
Friedman, Milton, 1912-2006--Study and teaching; Social responsibility of business
Subjects - Names (LCNAF)
Friedman, Milton, 1912-2006
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articles
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Text
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Language
English
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Citation Information
Craig P. Dunn and Brian K. Burton. "Friedman’s “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits”: A Critique for the Classroom" Proceedings of the International Association for Business and Society Vol. 17 (2006) p. 292 - 295
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/brian-burton/39/