ESOPs, Job Quality, and Wealth Inequality - The Potential of Employee Stock Ownership Plans

Explore the potential of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) in addressing economic inequality and improving job quality in this panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into how ESOPs can create better jobs, build wealth for workers, and increase business resilience while reducing employee turnover. Examine the challenges and opportunities for expanding ESOPs, particularly as many business owners approach retirement. Learn from experts about the impact of ESOPs on job quality, wealth inequality, and the economy, as well as the policies and support needed to facilitate ESOP conversions. Gain insights from panelists Sean-Tamba Matthew, Noelle Montaño, Corey Rosen, and Cindy Turcot, moderated by Talmon Smith, as they discuss the future of employee ownership and its potential to create a more equitable economic landscape.