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 trend to incorporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters into corporate boardrooms and capital markets is pervasive.…
The role that a CEO’s personality plays in corporate outcomes is a topic of considerable interest, particularly the relation between narcissistic…
In this Closer Look, we examine the General Counsel perspective of Environmental, Social, and Governance matters. General Counsel offer an…
In this Closer Look, we examine a new industry that has arisen in recent years to facilitate the financing of stock-option exercises for employees…
In 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission revised human capital disclosure rules to improve shareholder understanding of how human capital…
