End the Religion of ROE
Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 20, 2011
corporation than "what's the ROE on that?" ROE justifies the means. We think there's more to business success — and that something as straightforward as a simple equation could put capitalism on a better path. The lesson: Return on Equity, like peacock tail splendor, is a very poor guide for allocating resources.
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