Formative Assessment
Some reading:
Adams, R. B., Hermalin, B. E., and Weisbach M. S. (2010) The Role of Boards of Directors in Corporate Governance: A Conceptual Framework and Survey, Journal of Economic Literature, Vol 48, No.1, pp. 58–107.
Aggarwal, R. et al (2009) Differences in governance practices between US and foreign firms: measurement, causes and consequences, Review of Financial Studies, Vol.
Bhagat, S., and Bolton B. (2008) Corporate Governance and Firm Performance, Journal of Corporate Finance, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp.257–73.
Clacher, I. and Hagendorff, J. (2012) Do Announcements About Corporate Social Responsibility Create or Destroy Shareholder Wealth? Evidence from the UK, Journal of Business Ethics, 106:253–266.
Core, J.E., Holthausen, R.W., Larcker, D.F., (1999) Corporate governance, chief executive officer compensation, and firm performance, Journal of Financial Economics, Vol. 51, pp. 371–406.
Davies, J.R. et al (2005)Ownership structure, managerial behavior and corporate value, Journal of Corporate Finance, Vol. 11, No. 4, pp. 365-395.
Fama E. F. (1980) Agency Problems and the Theory of the Firm’, Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 88, No. 2, pp. 288-307.
Fich, E., Shivdasani, A., 2006. Are busy boards effective monitors? Journal of Finance, Vol. 61, pp. 689–724.
Jensen, M.C. and Meckling, W.H. (1976) Theory of the firm: managerial behavior, agency costs and ownership structure, Journal of Financial Economics, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 305–360.
Jo H. and Harjoto, M. A. (2011) Corporate Governance and Firm Value: The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility, Journal of Business Ethics, 103:351–383.
Kroll, M., Wright, P. and Theerathorn, P. (1993) Whose Interests Do Hired Top Managers Pursue? An Examination of Select Mutual and Stock Life Insurers, Journal of Business Research, Vol. 26, pp. 133-148.
La Porta, L. et al (2000) Investor protection and Corporate Governance, Journal of Financial