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Business is the job and wealth creator—but even in an era of record-low unemployment, inequality in America continues to grow. Are there choices points for business? Which actions and investments contribute to greater shared prosperity? Can business leaders illuminate the path forward and rebuild public trust in business? Join the Aspen Institute's Business & Society Program to consider the role and purpose of corporations in society, and fresh thinking that is gaining ground in boardrooms and classrooms.
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