"the vast majority of investors are not willing to accept anything less than "the highest possible returns legally achievable""
One important correction because they definitely aren't getting the highest return by those antics
Fixed: "the vast majority of investors are not willing to accept anything but the highest expected return when only considering easily quantified first order short term effects"
That's an important distinction that should not be left out.
also returns now, who cares about the future of the company or other investors. Short-term thinking is like taking poison in exchange for a golden coin.
One important correction because they definitely aren't getting the highest return by those antics
Fixed: "the vast majority of investors are not willing to accept anything but the highest expected return when only considering easily quantified first order short term effects"
That's an important distinction that should not be left out.