On the recordMarch 15, 2022
From the 1930s to the mid-1970s, American corporations largely followed a retain-and-reinvest strategy to focus on long-term innovation and job security for workers.
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congress.govFrom the 1930s to the mid-1970s, American corporations largely followed a retain-and-reinvest strategy to focus on long-term innovation and job security for workers.
Beyer contrasts past corporate strategies with current shareholder-focused practices.
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