International Corporate Governance: A Comparative Approach

Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9780415586450
• Writer: Clarke, Thomas
• Book Edition: 2
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 710
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject/Category: Corporate Governance

Description
International Corporate Governance by Thomas Clarke is a comprehensive guide that explores various forms and institutions of corporate governance worldwide. The book delves into recurring crises in corporate governance and the resulting reforms across the globe, offering an updated perspective in light of the global financial crisis and evolving regulations.

Key topics covered in this edition include:

• Governance failures in major corporations like Enron and Lehman Brothers
• The diverse corporate and institutional forms across different regions
• The role of international corporate governance standards
• Digital disruption in capital markets and proposals for long-term investment rebuilding
• The impact of financialization and corporate governance practices on rising inequality
• Connections between corporate governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability

This textbook is designed to be an essential resource for students and practitioners alike, providing extensive pedagogical support with student questions, assessments, and a companion website. Thirteen forensic case studies analyze significant governance failures at institutions like RBS, UBS, BP, and Volkswagen.

International Corporate Governance is an indispensable text for advanced undergraduate, master’s, or executive-level students studying corporate governance.