Some economists believe that if companies address economic and legal issues,they are satisfying the demands of society,and that trying to anticipate and meet additional needs would be almost impossible.Which economist's theory are they following most closely with this belief?

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The economists who believe that addressing economic and legal issues satisfies the demands of society are closely following Milton Friedman's theory of shareholder primacy. This theory asserts that a company's only social responsibility is to maximize profits for its shareholders within the legal and ethical boundaries. Friedman argued against the idea of corporate social responsibility and believed that companies should not try to anticipate and meet additional needs beyond their economic and legal obligations.

Some Economists Believe That If Companies Address Economic and Legal