Part I: Corporate Governance and Firm Performance -- Part II: Corporate Governance and Firm Behaviour -- Part III: Corporate Governance Pracices in Emerging Markets -- Part IV: Corporate Governance: Laws, Reforms and Practical Issues -- Part V: Corporate Governance Matters: Lessons from...

Part I: Corporate Ownership Structure and Corporate Governance -- Part II: Issues in Executive Compensation -- Part III: Boards of Directors: Roles, duties, and Responsibilities -- Part IV: New Trends in Corporate Governance: Towards a More Effective and Sustainable Governance

In 2011, Italy introduced gender quotas for boards of directors of companies listed on its stock market. Comparing before and after the reform within firms, we find that quotas are associated with a higher share of female board directors, higher levels of education of board members, and a lower...