The Embedded Firm: Corporate Governance, Labor, and Finance Capitalism

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Cynthia A. Williams (University of Illinois, Chicago) Peer Zumbansen (Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto)

The Embedded Firm

Corporate Governance, Labor, and Finance Capitalism

Cynthia A. Williams (University of Illinois, Chicago), Peer Zumbansen (Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto)

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Cambridge University Press
29 November 2012

Political economy; Corporate governance & responsibilities

The globalization of capital markets since the 1980s has been accompanied by a vigorous debate over the convergence of corporate governance standards around the world towards the shareholder model. But even before the financial and economic crisis of 2008/2009, the dominance of the shareholder model was challenged with regard to persisting divergences and national differences in corporate law, labor law and industrial relations. This collection explores this debate at an important crossroads, echoing Karl Polanyi's famous observation in 1944 of the disembeddedness of the market from society. Drawing on pertinent insights from scholars, practitioners and regulators in corporate and labor law, securities regulation as well as economic sociology and management theory, the contributions shed important light on the empirical effects on the economy of the shift to shareholder primacy, in light of a comprehensive reconsideration of the global context, policy goals and regulatory forms which characterize market governance today.

Edited by: Cynthia A. Williams (University of Illinois Chicago), Peer Zumbansen (Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 660g
ISBN: 9781107411685
ISBN 10: 1107411688
Pages: 498
Publication Date: 29 November 2012
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Embedded Firm: Corporate Governance, Labor, and Finance Capitalism

Review of the hardback: 'This collection of essays by leading international scholars offers fresh perspectives on the impact of the global transformation of operating conditions on the change in the relationship between companies and employees, and the pressures on corporations to adopt new strategies and governance practices. This book should be of great interest to lawmakers, practitioners and scholars seeking to understand the dynamics of business and financial regulation in Europe and the US.' Joseph McCahery, Tilburg University Law School This collection of essays by leading international scholars offers fresh perspectives on the impact of the global transformation of operating conditions on the change in the relationship between companies and employees, and the pressures on corporations to adopt new strategies and governance practices. This book should be of great interest to lawmakers, practitioners and scholars seeking to understand the dynamics of business and financial regulation in Europe and the US. - Joseph McCahery, Professor of International Economic Law and Professor of Financial Market Regulation, Tilburg University Law School