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Aspen Ideas Festival
Good Companies, Good Jobs — Are They Also Good Stocks?
Season 2
Episode 68
“Our people are our most important asset” is a common refrain from the C-suite — but does the walk match the talk? For decades, working Americans have seen rising living expenses and flat paychecks, resulting in widespread financial stress among American families, communities, and the nation. What constitutes a “good job”? What roles should business and government play in creating them?
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