Berkshire Hathaway was founded in America because there’s greater business opportunity in a country with effective institutions, rule of law, trust, and a culture that accepts risk-taking, among other intangible qualities. And, when a Warren Buffett has the opportunity to flourish, everyone in society benefits. The soil gains nutrients to nourish the seeds of other people’s creativity. This is why enlightened for-profit companies align their for-profit business objectives with desirable social outcomes. It’s also why they allocate time and money to directly help the communities in which they
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