It's simply not sustainable, nor helping the younger generations value hard work and general work ethics.

WSJ: French Start-Ups Worry About Hollande's Priorities

The chairman of a large British firm recalls how his company secretary (general counsel) decided to draft an ethics code with appropriately lofty standards.

ECONOMIST: Doing well by doing good

It is also often true that a disregard for ethics now may seem to bring general benefits sooner.

ECONOMIST: Don��t let it happen again