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The ideal proxy statement
Larcker, David F.; Tayan, Brian - 2015
the information that shareholders would like to see in the “ideal” proxy statement. We ask:• What changes can companies …
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The big thumb on the scale : an overview of the proxy advisory industry
Copland, James R.; Larcker, David F.; Tayan, Brian - 2018
generally lead to better outcomes for companies and their shareholders. This Closer Look provides a comprehensive review of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011980178
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Director Networks : Good for the Director, Good for Shareholders
Larcker, David F. - 2013
A director's social and professional network contributes to his or her qualifications as a board member. In recent years, much attention has been paid to the negative aspects of inter-board connections, such as the spread of bad practices and a reduction in independence.At the same time, not...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013094308
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Is a Powerful CEO Good or Bad for Shareholders?
Larcker, David F.; Tayan, Brian - 2013
shaping outcomes around them. CEO power can be exercised across a wide spectrum of decisions, including those regarding … extent to which having a powerful CEO is beneficial to an organization. CEO power can be positive or negative, depending how … it is manifested and how it is exercised. We examine this topic in greater detail, and ask: Are shareholders better or …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014163835
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Stakeholders and shareholders are executives really "penny wise and pound foolish" about ESG?
Larcker, David F.; Tayan, Brian; Trivedi, Vinay; … - 2019
Currently, there is much debate about the role that non-investor stakeholder interests play in the governance of public companies. Critics argue that greater attention should be paid to the interest of stakeholders and that by investing in initiatives and programs to promote their interests,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012244406
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Seven Gaping Holes in Our Knowledge of Corporate Governance
Larcker, David F.; Tayan, Brian - 2023
In Closer Look, we highlight significant “holes” in our knowledge of corporate governance. These are central issues where insufficient or inadequate study has left us unable to answer basic questions, and where key assumptions relied upon by experts have not been verified or validated. While...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014359430
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Separation Anxiety : The Impact of CEO Divorce on Shareholders
Larcker, David F. - 2013
There are at least three potential ways in which a CEO divorce might impact a corporation and its shareholders. First …: Should shareholders and boards be concerned when a CEO and spouse separate? Should the board make the CEO “whole” in order to … information to shareholders?Topics, Issues and Controversies in Corporate Governance and Leadership: The Closer Look series is a …
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The Evolving Battlefronts of Shareholder Activism
Baker, Andrew; Larcker, David F.; Tayan, Brian; Zaba, Derek - 2023
. With the regulatory and market environments in flux, we consider whether the balance of power is shifting, and, if so …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014260028
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The double-edged sword of CEO activism
Larcker, David F.; Miles, Stephen A.; Tayan, Brian; … - 2018
CEO activism — the practice of CEOs taking public positions on environmental, social, and political issues not directly related to their business — has become a hotly debated topic in corporate governance. To better understand the implications of CEO activism, we examine its prevalence, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012001263
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Trust and consequences : a survey of Berkshire Hathaway operating managers
Larcker, David F.; Tayan, Brian - 2015
For much of its history, Berkshire Hathaway has been regarded primarily as the investment vehicle of Warren Buffett rather than a bona fide corporation. However, as Berkshire Hathaway has expanded beyond its core insurance operations, more attention is being paid to the structure by which these...
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