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CEO Overconfidence and the Speed of Adjustment of Cash Holdings
Firms hold cash for several reasons, e.g., to seize strategic opportunities as they arise or as abuffer against unexpected shocks.
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Shareholder Stewardship in the Netherlands: The Role of Institutional Investors in a Stakeholder Oriented Jurisdiction
Nowadays, shareholder engagement is considered a key feature of corporate governance.
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The Law and Practice of Shareholder Inspection Rights: A Comparative Analysis of China and the U.S.
Shareholder inspection rights allow a shareholder to access relevant documents and records of their company, so as to address the problem
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Do Short-Term Incentives Affect Long-Term Productivity?
Are US companies short-termist?
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Institutional Investors’ Views and Preferences on Climate Risk Disclosure
Financial market efficiency relies on timely and accurate information regarding firms’ risk exposures.
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The Future or Fancy? An Empirical Study of Public Benefit Corporations
The public benefit corporation (“PBC”) is one of the hottest developments in corporate law.
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How are Bankers Paid?
Bank executive incentives and compensation have been in the spotlight since the 2007-2009 financial crisis.
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A Theory of Financial Media
In this paper we aim to better understand the economic role of financial journalists.