Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market

Correcting the Systemic Failures of Shareholder Capitalism

De: Andrew J. Hoffman

Narrado por: Maxwell Zener

Today's business schools were designed for a world that no longer exists. Capitalism raised the standard of living for billions of people over the past 150 years, but is now causing systemic challenges it is unable to address, including climate change and inequality. And yet, business schools continue to teach ideas that are making things worse: elevating the primacy of shareholder profits above the interests of employees, the environment, and society; viewing government as an intrusion on the free market rather than an arbiter of its proper functioning; and promoting unlimited economic growth despite the devastating environmental and social consequences.

Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market explains the intellectual foundation MBA students, faculty, and administrators need to reform capitalism and restore its noble purpose for the 21st century. This book will fill in gaps in their education, equipping them with the models and mindset to rethink shareholder capitalism and serve society's needs. Business faculty and administrators will find a practical program for amending curriculum and pedagogy, changing student and faculty rewards, and bringing a new spirit and sensibility to the business school.

The book is published by Stanford Business Books, an imprint of Stanford University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

©2025 Andrew J. Hoffman (P)2026 Redwood Audiobooks

Reseñas de la Crítica

"An important addition from a leading academic on the debate over how to overhaul management education." (Andrew Jack, Financial Times)

"A tremendous source of inspiration for any academic and business leader, teacher, or student passionate about transforming business schools..." ( Laurent Muzellec, Dean of the Trinity Business School)

"Should be read by every dean, every chair, and every professor of every business school." (Peter Tufano, Former Dean of the Saïd Business School, Oxford University)