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Latest News
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The End of “Corporate” Governance (Hello “Platform” Governance)
A significant development in the global economy over the last two decades has been the emergence of businesses that organize and define t
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Legal Personhood and Liability for Flawed Corporate Cultures
Although the phrase, ‘corporate culture’, has been described by commentators as ‘inherently slippery’, it has become part of the global r
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Applications for ECGI Research Membership
ECGI is now accepting Research Membership Applications
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Why Are Firms with More Managerial Ownership Worth Less?
Many investors and governance experts believe that “skin in the game” of managers, i.e.
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The Costs and Benefits of Shareholder Democracy
Firms with strong corporate governance are often likened to democracies.
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Directors: Older and Wiser, or Too Old to Govern?
The past two decades have witnessed dramatic changes to the boards of directors of U.S. public corporations.
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Asking the Right Question: The Statutory Right of Appraisal and Efficient Markets
In appraisal cases, shareholders have the right to have a judge determine the “fair value” of their shares. These cases bring econo
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Universal Corporate Governance
Policymakers and investors around the world have been increasingly emphasizing the importance of effective corporate governance systems.
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Investment Returns and Distribution Policies of Non-Profit Endowment Funds
Endowment funds are repositories for gifts and operating surpluses generated by non-profit organizations. Often described by their