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On the Origins of Our Discontent

By: Rawi Abdelal and Thomas J. DeLong
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:10
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Abstract

Signs of discontent with global capitalism and national capitalisms abound. Unless we find ways to create better jobs and then improve those jobs further with empathic management and thoughtful mentoring, then we will be unable to create a more stable, purposeful political and economic system. We cannot resolve any of these challenges only with money. Our crisis is about the distribution of dignity, purpose, and meaning within our societies. Failure to resolve these challenges would likely lead to a generation of ongoing disruption and the destruction of our era of globalization.

Keywords

Capitalism; Human Needs; Public Opinion; Social Issues; Wealth and Poverty; Globalization; Government and Politics

Citation

Abdelal, Rawi, and Thomas J. DeLong. "On the Origins of Our Discontent." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 22-078, June 2022.

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Rawi E. Abdelal

Business, Government and the International Economy
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Thomas J. DeLong

Organizational Behavior
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