Social Sciences
8 years ago

Shareholder activism reshaping corporate governance and director selection process.

Loyola University of Chicago law journal
Shareholder Democracy: The Roots of Activism and the Selection of Directors
John H. Biggs

Paper Summary

The article discusses how shareholder activism is increasing due to changes in private pension plans, impacting how directors are elected in public companies. It explores the roots of this activism and the importance of shareholder democracy in corporate governance.

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