Stakeholder capitalism results in a loss of accountability, as executives who are responsible to everyone are responsible to no one. Stakeholder capitalism would be extremely difficult to implement. Proposed means of doing so – such as constituency boards, codetermination, and team production – are all unworkable. Stakeholder capitalism is inconsistent with democratic capitalism. Shareholder value maximization is the result that would emerge if shareholder and stakeholders could bargain (the so-called hypothetical bargain). Shareholder capitalism is pro-social. The profit motive results in socially efficient resource allocation. The profit motive is an essential motivational spark for innovation. The profit motive promotes freedom.