This is the very reason I'm shocked by investors who dive into areas that are not directly responsible for the well-being of humans, especially in third world countries. Were I investing in third world countries, I'd start from areas like agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare, education, etc. These are the foundations of our very existence. But then I guess everyone has a right to invest their resources where they choose. Most of these investors are minded for profits not to provide real value for humanity. If this perspective shifts then they will invest their resources where it's most effective for the society.
But they don't have the highest ROI. Look at the salary of a nurse, and the crap they have to put up with. And then look at the salary of an investment banker.
Yeah, but giving value to society, not profit would be the main purpose of the investments. I can never choose profitability over giving value to the society as an investor. I would live with the low ROI. I'm thinking like a man hoping to change the world and not become the world's richest.
Thats why that nurse, with all the crap they contend with and the not-so-good pay would stick to the job if she sees that area as her calling with which she can make a positive impact in the society.