material self-interest

Frequency: 7.53.2 per million words

Relates to gaining physical possessions or wealth.

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Examples (10)

  • Many political decisions are often driven by considerations of material self-interest.
  • The corporation's primary motivation was undeniable material self-interest.
  • Critics argue that unregulated markets foster excessive material self-interest.
  • His entire career was shaped by a relentless pursuit of material self-interest.
  • She challenged the notion that material self-interest always leads to public benefit.
  • Historically, empires expanded largely due to material self-interest and resource acquisition.
  • Balancing collective welfare with individual material self-interest is a constant challenge.
  • Some economists posit that enlightened material self-interest can actually benefit everyone.
  • The community project required participants to set aside their immediate material self-interest.
  • Governments must guard against policies solely dictated by narrow material self-interest.