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Business Reasons and Democratic Duties | The CPR Hub
David Silver challenges both business critics and corporate leaders to repair a fractured relationship with democracy. He argues that firms have distinct democratic duties—including responsible politi...
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Why should businesses care about democracy and the rule of law?
In my new article, I argue that “business reasons” are not just about maximizing profits.
thecprhub.org/insights/bus...
In my new article, I argue that “business reasons” are not just about maximizing profits.
thecprhub.org/insights/bus...
Why should businesses care about democracy and the rule of law?
In my new article, I argue that “business reasons” are not just about maximizing profits.
thecprhub.org/insights/bus...
In my new article, I argue that “business reasons” are not just about maximizing profits.
thecprhub.org/insights/bus...
Business Reasons and Democratic Duties | The CPR Hub
David Silver challenges both business critics and corporate leaders to repair a fractured relationship with democracy. He argues that firms have distinct democratic duties—including responsible politi...
thecprhub.org
February 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Why should businesses care about democracy and the rule of law?
In my new article, I argue that “business reasons” are not just about maximizing profits.
thecprhub.org/insights/bus...
In my new article, I argue that “business reasons” are not just about maximizing profits.
thecprhub.org/insights/bus...
One thing to remember as we see increasing calls for boycotts and sit-ins for companies to dissociate themselves from ICE. This is not just economic pressure. It is also valuable support that allows CEOs who are fearful of government retaliation to act on their own values.
February 1, 2026 at 6:04 PM
One thing to remember as we see increasing calls for boycotts and sit-ins for companies to dissociate themselves from ICE. This is not just economic pressure. It is also valuable support that allows CEOs who are fearful of government retaliation to act on their own values.
It’s the five year anniversary of January 6, 2021. For my take on how the business community responded, and how it *should* have responded, see chapter 7 of Corporations and Persons: a theory of the firm in democratic society. (Oxford 2025)
academic.oup.com/book/60084
academic.oup.com/book/60084
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January 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
It’s the five year anniversary of January 6, 2021. For my take on how the business community responded, and how it *should* have responded, see chapter 7 of Corporations and Persons: a theory of the firm in democratic society. (Oxford 2025)
academic.oup.com/book/60084
academic.oup.com/book/60084
Fordham is hosting a book symposium with me in dialog with Joanne Ciulla (Rutgers University) and Nicholas Tampio (Fordham University).
Monday, November 10, at 5:30 pm ET at the Joseph McShane Campus Center Multipurpose Room 311 (Rose Hill Campus).
Zoom RSVP here:
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Monday, November 10, at 5:30 pm ET at the Joseph McShane Campus Center Multipurpose Room 311 (Rose Hill Campus).
Zoom RSVP here:
forms.gle/6SiMaQahv357...
David Silver's Book Symposium in NYC - November 10, 2025
Presentation of David Silver's "Corporations and Persons: A Theory of the Firm in Democratic Society" (OUP, 2025).
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:30-7:00 pm
Joseph McShane Campus Center Multipurpose R...
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October 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Fordham is hosting a book symposium with me in dialog with Joanne Ciulla (Rutgers University) and Nicholas Tampio (Fordham University).
Monday, November 10, at 5:30 pm ET at the Joseph McShane Campus Center Multipurpose Room 311 (Rose Hill Campus).
Zoom RSVP here:
forms.gle/6SiMaQahv357...
Monday, November 10, at 5:30 pm ET at the Joseph McShane Campus Center Multipurpose Room 311 (Rose Hill Campus).
Zoom RSVP here:
forms.gle/6SiMaQahv357...
