short-termism

British  

noun

1. the tendency to focus attention on short-term gains, often at the expense of long-term success or stability

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Example Sentences

Handing out stock has done little to curb most companies’ short-termism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of the other factors that contribute to corporate short-termism will continue.

From Barron's

In 30 years of prosecuting securities fraud for institutional investors, I can tell you that the curse of short-termism is real.

From Barron's

Proponents of semi-annual reporting raise two main points in support of their argument—short-termism and costs.

From Barron's

“These are disappointing setbacks, and they show how political headwinds, vested interests and short-termism can stall progress,” said Cosima Cassel, program lead focusing on climate diplomacy and geopolitics at environmental consulting firm E3G.

From The Wall Street Journal