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Milton Friedman once famously declared that a company’s sole obligation is to its shareholders. And yet, the times have changed. The corporation remains a vaunted institution. But increasingly, its actions and behaviours are being scrutinized by a more discerning group of broad-based stakeholders.

As the world continues to brace for a Global Recession, corporations are forced to trade-out long-term thinking for short- term preparations. Inflation, debt, income inequality and geopolitical trauma all point to the possibility of economic disruption. The Conference Board goes deep on the topic and in this session we will highlight what executives might expect in the months ahead.