Corporations Are People Too - or Are They?
Episode Description
Corporations should not have all of the rights accorded to people, says Eric W. Orts, Wharton professor of ethics and legal studies.
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Brief Summary
Eric Ortz discusses corporate personhood and the implications of the Citizens United decision on politics and executive compensation.
Key points
- Business Persons: A Legal Theory. Eric Ort discusses his book exploring the legal status of corporations as persons.
- The Citizens United Case. Ort critiques the Supreme Court's decision on corporate political spending rights.
- Transparency in Political Contributions. A call for companies to disclose political donations to enhance accountability.
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Episode highlights
- Business Persons: A Legal TheoryEric Ort discusses his book exploring the legal status of corporations as persons.“Corporations are persons but that doesn't mean they're people.”1:04Mar 31, 2014
- The Citizens United CaseOrt critiques the Supreme Court's decision on corporate political spending rights.“You might come to a better answer than either yes or no.”3:23Mar 31, 2014
- Transparency in Political ContributionsA call for companies to disclose political donations to enhance accountability.“Requiring companies to disclose how much they’re giving seems reasonable.”8:19Mar 31, 2014
Tension
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