Markets, Institutions, and Organizational Governance Initiative

A competitive and innovative private sector that improves human welfare depends on effective markets, government rules, and strong institutions.

Today’s debates about corporate purpose and the future of capitalism often center on the evolving relationship between firms and governments. The Markets, Institutions, and Organizational Governance Initiative brings together Stanford faculty expertise in management, corporate governance, politics, policy, and market design to frame new approaches to market and institutional effectiveness and accountability.

Markets, Institutions, and Organizational Governance Research

At Stanford, cutting-edge research is the engine behind new ideas that inform, inspire, and shape the decisions that impact our collective future.

Faculty research at the intersection of business, markets, and institutional governance explores a broad array of topics, including market design, regulation, accountability and transparency measures, and rule of law.

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Effective and Equitable Congestion Pricing: New York City and Beyond

Michael Ostrovsky, Frank Yang

Analyzing New York City's paused congestion pricing plan, this paper makes the case for a more equitable and effective model to reduce urban traffic while balancing stakeholder impact.

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Seeing Green: The Effects of Financial Exposures on Support for Climate Action

Michelle Hanlon, Saumitra Jha, Namrata Kala, Nemit Shroff, Chagai M. Weiss

February42026

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Competition Enforcement and Accounting for Intangible Capital

John D. Kepler, Charles McClure, Christopher R. Stewart

January62026

Corporate Governance Research Initiative

The Corporate Governance Research Initiative generates research and insights on the broad range of issues facing today’s corporations and boards — from executive compensation and CEO succession to board oversight and proxy voting.

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2024 Survey of Investors, Retirement Savings, and ESG

This nation-wide survey examined how a broad spectrum of U.S. investors view environmental, social, and governance factors in their portfolios, offering insights into the future of values-based investing.

Markets, Institutions, and Organizational Governance Upcoming Events

We convene prominent scholars and leaders to present their research, engage in dialogue, and gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between market, governments, and institutions.

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May 29, 2026

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Stanford Leadership Forum Showcases Lessons from the Global to the Local

The Stanford Leadership Institute brought together leaders from business, government, and academia to share ideas for navigating a changing world.

May 28, 2026

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Stanford Leadership Institute Focuses on Navigating an Increasingly Complex World

With foundational support from Diane and Andreas Halvorsen, MBA ’90, and other donors, the Stanford Leadership Institute will equip leaders to navigate the forces reshaping business and society.