Fluctuations in banks' due diligence are increasingly viewed as a force driving the buildup and unfolding of crises. In a dynamic general equilibrium model, we show that banksí access to retail and wholesale liquidity and the values of loan portfolios govern banks' incentives and effectiveness...

Risk is a big concern for anyone contemplating investing in new, especially innovative ventures. However, if successful, the returns can be extraordinary, serving as an impetus for many venture capitalists to provide greater funding. Still, many new ventures never see the end of the tunnel, and...

The debate on sustainability related corporate due diligence obligations in global value chains has recently gained considerable momentum, in particular at EU level. However, so far, it has been dominated by the focus on human rights due diligence. By contrast, relatively little attention has...