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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short-termism

It’s guidance, they wrote, that is “a major driver” of short-termism in corporate behavior.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

But there’s surprisingly little evidence that corporate America is suffering from short-termism.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Nov. 26, 2025

“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 ● Nov. 9, 2025

"With a host of issues driving our environmental challenges down society's priority list, events like Earth Day remind us of the long-term cost of short-termism," said Yvo de Boer, former UN climate chief.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025