The Prophets of Profit

The BBC's business editor, Simon Jack, discovers why so many believe the prime responsibility of business is to increase profits and maximise returns to shareholders.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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Going for Growth
How might the most important idea for business change and adapt in the next decade?
31 Jan 2025,14 mins
New Prophets
How the most important business idea left academic obscurity to dominate the boardroom.
30 Jan 2025,14 mins
The Managers
How the most important business idea left academic obscurity to dominate the boardroom.
29 Jan 2025,14 mins
Creative Destruction
How the most important business idea left academic obscurity to dominate the boardroom.
28 Jan 2025,14 mins
The Business of Business
Simon Jack reveals what many believe to be the most important idea in business today.
27 Jan 2025,14 mins