Does measuring the long term inherently destroy its meaning?
In short: The financial world often demands long-term thinking, yet the tools we use to track progress might be undermining that very goal. This panel explores the tension between the necessity of measurement and the preservation of long-term vision.
The discussion centers on a fundamental paradox in governance and finance: while 'long' is often championed as a virtue over short-termism, measurement is the primary tool for control and management. The panel questions whether adopting a measurement framework automatically excises the long term, or if 'long' can exist without being quantified.
Chaired by Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, the session examines potential reforms for long-term measures in the financial services industry. It seeks to balance the scientific and commercial need for data with the philosophical need for enduring perspective.
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