Think small first: Responsible capitalism for small businesses Responsible capitalism is all the rage. From the Business Roundtable to Davos, the business elite appears to be embracing a new paradigm in which the purpose of for-profit corporations is to profit bu... Jun 9, 2022 Responsible Capitalism
What does stakeholder capitalism mean for investors? The widespread loss of trust in shareholder value and calls for a move to a more stakeholder-oriented model are undeniable. Expectations of investors to address societal problems are growing. However,... Jun 9, 2022 Responsible Capitalism
‘Responsible Capitalism’ and the China Conundrum What does “responsible” capitalism require of investors and companies engaging with China today? China is the world’s second largest economy, a vast market for consumer goods, and a critical link in t... Jun 9, 2022 Responsible Capitalism
Can capitalism be responsible Though literally capitalism means that capital is owned by the private sector rather than the state, the more useful definition is that capitalism is a system where individuals can pursue market oppor... Jun 9, 2022 Responsible Capitalism
Capitalism's Shortcomings Introduction and welcome I am proud to introduce ECGI’s new blog which has as its first theme: Responsible Capitalism. This will be an important theme for ECGI research in the years ahead. The issues ... Jun 9, 2022 Responsible Capitalism
The journey from corporate rights to corporate responsibilities The term, ‘responsible capitalism’, inevitably signifies different things to different people. To some, it is an oxymoron. Karl Marx, for example, viewed worker exploitation as an indelible feature of... Jun 8, 2022 Responsible Capitalism
The impossible case of EU gender legislation The proposal to improve the gender balance on the boards of listed companies in Europe dates to 2012 and was discussed in the European Council until the Maltese Presidency in 2017. After that, negotia... Jun 8, 2022 Responsible Capitalism
ECGI launches new blog platform to provoke critical thinking The European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), known globally for its academic credentials, published the first in a series of articles today on ‘Responsible Capitalism’. It opens a research deba... Feb 23, 2022 News
Does stock market short-termism make capitalism irresponsible? Stock market short-termism is said to drive ESG and CSR shortfalls, worsening environmental quality and global warming in particular, making the corporation less responsible. A stock market of rapid t... Feb 23, 2022 Responsible Capitalism
From managerial capitalism to capital market monitering and back again Coincidental pairing of issues has a way of shaping discussion, if not necessarily improving it. But if issue pairing does nothing else, it makes for interesting rhetoric. It turned out that the 50th ... Feb 23, 2022 Responsible Capitalism