American Values and the Competitive Advantage of Employee Ownership

Explore the intersection of American values, economic competitiveness, and employee ownership in this panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into how employee ownership can create a strong, competitive economy while upholding core American values about work and opportunity. Learn from experts in economics, finance, and business as they discuss the benefits of employee ownership for businesses, workers, and the economy. Gain insights on breaking the false narrative of sacrificing worker well-being for economic growth. Discover how employee ownership models can provide a competitive advantage, address challenges in industrial policy, and contribute to a more equitable economic landscape. Examine the role of foundations and philanthropy in promoting employee ownership, and engage with thought-provoking questions and answers from the panel.

Intro
The Conventional Wisdom in Economics
Employee Ownership and Productivity
Introductions
Jerome Brown HDR
Why Employee Ownership
Employee Ownership at HDR
Shareholder Primacy
Industrial Policy
Competitive Advantage
Protecting the Model
Challenges and Opportunities
Role of Foundations and Philanthropy
Questions and Answers