Definition

The insatiable desire for more money, stuff, or power that makes billionaires buy their third yacht instead of funding schools. The motivational force behind most business decisions.

Example Usage

Unchecked greed in the financial sector contributed to the 2008 collapse.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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