Hello everyone, when discussing inflation I often hear about corporate greed on the part of upper management and executives.
However, I wonder why no one mentions those who have invested in the "greedy company" in question. Aren't the actions of the executives for the purpose of retaining investors? Don't investors discuss with execs how they can have a greater return on their investment every year?
IMO if companies had private, semi/fixed investment contracts then there would be no need to inflate prices or make spending cuts that are unsafe to the customers. Since this may not be the case for most investments, I would say corporate greed involves the executives but to larger extent greedy investors.
What do you all think. I'd appreciate your responses.