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Briefly explain Milton Friedman’s arguments in favor of the shareholder theory of corporate social responsibility, and against stakeholder theory.

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Friedman's stance was plain: “There is one and only one social responsibility of business—to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits.” That view has long influenced management thinking, corporate governance, and strategic moves.
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