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Profit, Power, and Policy | Business Ethics Insights

Profit, Power, and Policy | Business Ethics Insights

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Dive into political economy, business ethics, and economic policy with professors Bill Keep and Nancy Lasher as they examine competitive markets and expose anti-competitive behavior and market collusion threatening today's economy. Learn how Adam Smith's principles apply to modern economic challenges.

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