Corporate Governance and the Global Financial Crisis: International Perspectives

by David Pollard, David Pollard, William Sun

Book Overview

Over the last two decades there has been a notable increase in the number of corporate governance codes and principles, as well as a range of improvements in structures and mechanisms. Despite this, corporate governance failed to prevent a widespread default of fiduciary duties of corporate boards and managerial responsibilities in the finance industry, which contributed to the 2007-10 global financial crisis. This book brings together leading scholars...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107411718
• ISBN13: 9781107411715
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"