short-termism

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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“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.

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So often the grumble is one of short-termism, the quick win, the lack of strategic long term thought.

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