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.
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…
In Closer Look, we highlight significant “holes” in our knowledge of corporate governance. These are central issues where insufficient or…
In this Closer Look, we consider current trends in shareholder activism and their potential impact. We examine the introduction of universal…
In this Closer Look, we examine individual investor perception of ESG to gauge their concern for environmental and social issues, their view of…
ESG ratings firms provide information to investors, analysts, and corporate managers about the relation between corporations and non-investor…
