Business and the Environment: Is There More to the Story&quest

Jane S Shaw

Business Economics, 2005, vol. 40, issue 1, 40-45

Abstract: Actions taken to improve the environment are frequently good for profits, but many executives, including economists, are not fully aware of just how good business's environmental record is. As a result, they often have difficulty responding to critics. This article will present three major points: 1) the environment of the United States is much improved over the past several decades, and business's pursuit of profits has been an important factor; 2) the public's information about business and the environment is poor; and 3) this faulty information fosters the impression that business is evading its responsibilities.Business Economics (2005) 40, 40–45; doi:10.2145/20050106

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