The Stanford Closer Look series is a collection of short studies through which we explore topics, issues, and controversies in corporate governance. In each study, we take a targeted look at a specific issue and explain why it is important.
The Stanford Closer Look series is a collection of short studies through which we explore topics, issues, and controversies in corporate governance. In each study, we take a targeted look at a specific issue and explain why it is important.
In November 2018, a Boeing 737 MAX airplane crashed off the coast of Indonesia, killing all 189 passengers and crew members. Four months later, a…
In this Closer Look, we consider whether ESG is a luxury good — a good whose high price tag stimulates demand. During times of economic prosperity…
The proxy advisory industry – in which independent third-party firms provide voting recommendations to institutional investors for matters on the…
In recent years, many companies have made voluntary pledges to reduce their carbon footprint. In this Closer Look, we examine how some companies…
CEO succession planning is a critical exercise for any organization. And yet, experience clearly demonstrates that many companies fail to…