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Aspen Ideas Festival

Good Companies, Good Jobs — Are They Also Good Stocks?

What constitutes a “good job”? What roles should business and gov. play in creating them?

Aired 06/27/2017

Aspen Ideas Festival

Good Companies, Good Jobs — Are They Also Good Stocks?

Season 2 Episode 68 | 47m 30s

What constitutes a “good job”? What roles should business and gov. play in creating them?

“Our people are our most important asset” is a common refrain from the C-suite — but does the walk match the talk? For decades, working Americans have seen rising living expenses and flat paychecks, resulting in widespread financial stress among American families, communities, and the nation. What constitutes a “good job”? What roles should business and government play in creating them?

Aired 06/27/2017

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The Aspen Institute produces the Aspen Ideas Festival in concert with its partner, The Atlantic.

Aspen Ideas Festival

Good Companies, Good Jobs — Are They Also Good Stocks?

Season 2 Episode 68 | 47m 30s

“Our people are our most important asset” is a common refrain from the C-suite — but does the walk match the talk? For decades, working Americans have seen rising living expenses and flat paychecks, resulting in widespread financial stress among American families, communities, and the nation. What constitutes a “good job”? What roles should business and government play in creating them?

Aired 06/27/2017

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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The Aspen Institute produces the Aspen Ideas Festival in concert with its partner, The Atlantic.

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