One of the great strengths of the free enterprise system is its ability to create the conditions under which entrepreneurship and managerial leadership thrive. Our laureates demonstrate that lasting business success is usually based, not only upon hard work and a concern for the bottom line, but also upon a willingness to make unpopular decisions when necessary, a concern for the customer and a concern for employees. Moreover, they demonstrate that capitalism is consistent with a high standard of ethics.



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