Continuing the discussion initiated in the preceding post regarding the actions of the excessively wealthy individuals striving to evade the repercussions of the imminent climate crisis, it is noteworthy to highlight a recent study conducted by researchers from the Netherlands. The study encompassed nearly 4000 individuals across three countries—USA, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The findings suggest a correlation between greed and a higher likelihood of engaging in unethical behavior, even to the extent of breaking the law. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886918305130
Moreover, while it is comprehensible to vilify individuals such as radical Islamists and those on the far-right in Europe who propagate hatred, a comparable condemnation should logically extend to the widely known ideology of "greed is good" This ideology is no less pernicious; in fact, it holds a similarly ominous nature. It aligns with the sentiments articulated by Prof. Martin Reich, as previously discussed in this context https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/syndicated-columnists/article204794939.html
PS - In the context mentioned above, please also refer to the paper titled "Greediest players in US healthcare “honored” in awards"
“This
year’s top spot went to Nostrum Laboratories chief executive Nirmal
Mulye, who justified his company’s 400%
price hike of … generic antibiotic that treats
bladder infections, telling the Financial Times there was
“a moral requirement
to sell the product for the highest price” in order to reward
shareholders”
