An embarrassment of riches or a poverty of opportunities?
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to ask what companies should do when sustainable growth rates far exceed revenue growth rates.
Design/methodology/approach
Provides an overview of US corporate profitability.
Findings
Finds that today, for the first time since 1969, corporate profitability as a share of the gross domestic product exceeds business investments.
Originality/value
Is of value in suggesting that shareholders and executives should question how to unlock greater value more quickly from their companies, and understand future shape of businesses in America.
Keywords
Citation
Kambil, A. (2007), "An embarrassment of riches or a poverty of opportunities?", Journal of Business Strategy, Vol. 28 No. 2, pp. 5-7. https://doi.org/10.1108/02756660710732585
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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