Good business : policy to unlock companies' benefit for society / Marthe Hesselmans, Bart Stellinga, Ramy El-Dardiry, Danique François, Catrien Bijleveld.

Research for Policy -- Good Business -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Authors -- The Role of Companies in Addressing Societal Challenges -- A Broad Perspective of Companies’ Impact on Society -- A History of Business-Related Policies in the Netherlands -- Obstacles that Prevent Companies Making a Positive Impact on Society -- Problems and Opportunities for Business-Related Government Policy -- Policy to Unlock Companies’ Benefit for Society -- List of Experts Consulted -- Appendix: References for Infographics 1 and 2 -- List of Abbreviations -- Bibliography -- Index.

This book explores policies designed to unlock the potential of companies to benefit society. It examines how businesses can be encouraged and enabled to contribute positively to social, environmental, and economic goals beyond profit maximization. The work analyzes regulatory frameworks, incentive structures, and governance mechanisms that can align corporate behavior with broader societal interests while maintaining business viability and competitiveness.

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