For generations, scholars have debated the purpose of corporations. Should they maximize shareholder value or balance shareholder interests against the corporation's broader social and economic impact? A longstanding and fundamental premise of this debate is that, ultimately, it is up to...

This piece contends that the way mutual funds are typically organized incentivizes fund managers to put their own interests ahead of fund shareholders. It goes on to argue that the legal regime in place to protect investors from such abuse is flawed, and that the late trading and market timing...