International Corporate Governance: Economic Theory in Practice
Harvard Summer School
ECON S-1476
Section 1
CRN 35548
This course is designed for students interested in the challenges and controversies for corporate governance as it attempts to focus on global problems such as climate change; political uncertainties; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations; and the economic and technological disruptions of supply chains, pandemics, and inequalities in the workforce (such as economic development groups, artificial intelligence, and stakeholder rights). Integrating theory, historical developments, current practices, and proposals for change, we examine international corporate governance topics that are collectively termed agency theory in modern finance. The collaborative efforts, as well as the potential conflicts of interests, of stakeholders are analyzed in the context of a changing legislative and regulatory environment. This enablers us to evaluate the effectiveness of how corporate objectives are determined and achieved in the United States and globally. Selected cases and readings illustrate research findings and highlight critical issues. In-class discussions include the practical challenges of corporate decision making and costs of failures of regulation and oversight.
Registration Closes: June 20, 2024
Credits: 4
View Tuition Information Term
Summer Term 2024
Part of Term
3-week session I
Format
On Campus
Credit Status
Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate
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