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Is DEI killing the WNBA?

As an observer of the markets, I have noticed a stark difference between a company that supports a particular economic theory and a company seeking to objectively satisfy customers. Theories disconnected from reality create cognitive dissonance and harm the smooth functioning of the organization while a focus on customer satisfaction enables the company to positively affect the lives of customers. Economic theories are subject to the judgment of the public. Some are known to impact profits and customer response. For instance, Marxism comes to mind. Marxism is an anti-productive theory that disrupts the free marketplace. Which brings up the WNBA [1] sports league. How did we get where we are with the WNBA? Few have been able to tell us the causes of such practices as flagrant fouls, thuggish play, no-foul fouls, fists to the neck, kicks to the groin, elbows to the face, and bleeding lips, none of which should happen in a “professional” sport. Is it possible that Marxist theories ar...