Martin Petrin - Böcker

This thoroughly updated second edition of an acclaimed textbook provides the definitive academic account of corporate governance as a subject of legal inquiry. Marc Moore and Martin Petrin analyse the legal and regulatory framework of corporate governance, with reference to the latest practical developments in this area. They also encourage readers to develop their own critical opinions on the topic by referencing leading strands of theoretical and inter-disciplinary literature.Key Features:Delineates the core laws and regulatory principles that determine the allocation of decision-making power in public companiesInvestigates theory of the firm and corporate purpose as well as corporate accountability and sustainability considerationsExamines the interaction of corporate governance norms with their dynamic economic, historical, societal and theoretical contexts, including new content on AIIncludes a supplementary website for instructors with additional teaching resources, such as slides, discussion questions and in-class activities for studentsExplores the key aspects of UK corporate governance law and regulation with comparative reference to corresponding features of the US and Canadian systemsCorporate Governance is an accessible textbook for students and scholars in company and insolvency law, corporate law, governance and regulation. It also includes key materials and further reading for those who are already seasoned scholars in the field, as well as for practitioners who require an overview of corporate governance law topics.

This thoroughly updated second edition of an acclaimed textbook provides the definitive academic account of corporate governance as a subject of legal inquiry. Marc Moore and Martin Petrin analyse the legal and regulatory framework of corporate governance, with reference to the latest practical developments in this area. They also encourage readers to develop their own critical opinions on the topic by referencing leading strands of theoretical and inter-disciplinary literature.Key Features:Delineates the core laws and regulatory principles that determine the allocation of decision-making power in public companiesInvestigates theory of the firm and corporate purpose as well as corporate accountability and sustainability considerationsExamines the interaction of corporate governance norms with their dynamic economic, historical, societal and theoretical contexts, including new content on AIIncludes a supplementary website for instructors with additional teaching resources, such as slides, discussion questions and in-class activities for studentsExplores the key aspects of UK corporate governance law and regulation with comparative reference to corresponding features of the US and Canadian systemsCorporate Governance is an accessible textbook for students and scholars in company and insolvency law, corporate law, governance and regulation. It also includes key materials and further reading for those who are already seasoned scholars in the field, as well as for practitioners who require an overview of corporate governance law topics.

What is the purpose of the company and its role in society? From their origin in medieval times to their modern incarnation as powerful transnational bodies, companies remain an important part of business and society at large. Drawing from a variety of perspectives, this book adopts a normative approach to understanding the modern company and provides insights into how companies should be conceptualized. It considers key topics such as the development of corporate theory, the rights and obligations of the company, and the means and ends of corporate governance. Written by leading experts of different jurisdictions, this book provides important international viewpoints on some of the most pressing corporate governance questions.

In a world where the grocery store may be more powerful than the government and corporations are the governors rather than the governed, the notion of corporations being only private actors is slowly evaporating. Gone is the view that corporations can focus exclusively on maximizing shareholder wealth. Instead, the idea that corporations owe duties to the public is capturing the attention of not only citizens and legislators, but corporations themselves. This book explores the deepening connections between corporations and the public. It explores timely - and often controversial - public issues with which corporations must grapple including the corporate purpose, civil and criminal liability, taxation, human rights, the environment and corruption. Offering readers an encompassing, balanced, and systematic understanding of the most pertinent duties corporations should bear, how they work, whether they are justified, and how they should be designed in the future, this book clarifies corporations' roles vis-...-vis the public.

This textbook on corporate governance is written for advanced undergraduate and graduate law students, as well as scholars working in the field. It offers clear insight into this fascinating area of financial law, from the analysis of the legal and regulatory framework of corporate governance in the UK to the core laws and regulatory principles that determine the allocation of decision-making power in UK public companies.This book also highlights how prevailing corporate governance norms operate within their broader market and societal context. In doing so, it seeks to encourage readers to develop their own critical opinions on the topic by reference to leading strands of theoretical and inter-disciplinary literature, along with relevant comparative and historical insights.

What is the purpose of the company and its role in society? From their origin in medieval times to their modern incarnation as powerful transnational bodies, companies remain an important part of business and society at large. Drawing from a variety of perspectives, this book adopts a normative approach to understanding the modern company and provides insights into how companies should be conceptualized. It considers key topics such as the development of corporate theory, the rights and obligations of the company, and the means and ends of corporate governance. Written by leading experts of different jurisdictions, this book provides important international viewpoints on some of the most pressing corporate governance questions.