Wal-Mart's Business Practices
2005-05-07T20:00:32-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvNDFjXC8xODY1MzItbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Teams from two magazines debated Wal-Mart’s business practices and impact on communities. The team from The Economist, Ben Edwards and Steve Malanga, argued “yes” to the question, “Is Wal-Mart good for America?” The Nation team of Liza Featherstone and Jonathan Tasini argued “no.” Mr. Lehrer moderated the event. Among the topics they addressed were community resistance to the retail outlets, labor issues, corporate public relations strategies, and public policy. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the moderator and the audience.
Teams from two magazines debated Wal-Mart’s business practices and impact on communities. The team from The Economist, Ben Edwards and Steve… read more
Teams from two magazines debated Wal-Mart’s business practices and impact on communities. The team from The Economist, Ben Edwards and Steve Malanga, argued “yes” to the question, “Is Wal-Mart good for America?” The Nation team of Liza Featherstone and Jonathan Tasini argued “no.” Mr. Lehrer moderated the event. Among the topics they addressed were community resistance to the retail outlets, labor issues, corporate public relations strategies, and public policy. Following prepared remarks they answered questions from the moderator and the audience. close
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