Business, Management and Accounting
4 years ago

Stringent insider trading laws linked to improved stock market performance worldwide.

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˜The œJournal of corporation law
Insider Trading Laws and Stock Markets Around the World: An Empirical Contribution to the Theoretical Law and Economics Debate
Laura Nyantung Beny

Paper Summary

The article examines insider trading laws and their impact on stock markets worldwide. By analyzing international data, it shows that stricter insider trading laws are linked to more widely spread ownership, more accurate stock prices, and better market liquidity. These results challenge certain theories and suggest that further research is needed to fully understand the effects of insider trading regulations.

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