Books by Alex (London Business School) Edmans

Should companies be run for profit or purpose? This book shows how they can deliver both-based on rigorous evidence and an actionable framework. This edition, updated to include the pandemic and latest research, explains how managers, investors and citizens can put purpose into practice-and overcome the difficult trade-offs that hold them back.

Should companies be run for profit or purpose? This book shows how they can deliver both - based on rigorous evidence, not wishful thinking, and an actionable framework to put purpose into practice. It explains how managers, investors, and policymakers can reform business to serve society, and how citizens can play their part.