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 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…
Recent years have seen a reemergence of the practice of awarding “mega grants” to CEOs. Mega grants are large, one-time equity awards granted in…