Robert G. Strand | The CPR Hub

September 4, 2026

Business Leaders Should Be Lobbyists for Society First, Their Companies Second: Lessons from Nordic Capitalism

Business Leaders Should Be Lobbyists for Society First, Their Companies Second: Lessons from Nordic Capitalism

By Robert G. Strand

Drawing on his new book, Nordic Capitalism: Lessons for Realizing Sustainable Capitalism, Robert G. Strand explores how the Nordic societies evolved toward an effective form of democratic capitalism rooted in negotiation, cooperation, and power-sharing, with business leaders embracing a role as stewards of democracy and capitalism. He considers what lessons this experience offers American business leaders for advancing Corporate Political Responsibility.

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