Koppelman School of Business faculty Hershey Friedman and Clifton Clarke, both professors of Business Management have published a paper—“Deadly Consequences of Emphasizing Profits Over Human Life: How Corporate Greed Has Caused the Death of Millions”—demonstrating that millions of people have perished because of corporate malfeasance. Executives were aware that they were risking the life of consumers but prioritized profits over safety. Issues discussed include the opioid epidemic; climate change; the marketing of guns, sugary beverages, and menthol cigarettes; and more.
