This volume is a timely and insightful exploration into the issues of corporate governance and the impact of corporate governance practices on investments in developing countries. Sponsored by the World Economic Forum, INSEAD, and Wharton, this book collects original essays from senior researchers at the worlds top academic institutions as well as from key policymakers and business leaders, It analyzes global aspects of governance in relation to such issues as corporate performance, privatization, venture capitalism, and workers. With global financial markets having become more integrated, the book pays particular attention to the role of corporate governance in emerging-market economies and international capital flows. Rich in facts and ideas, Corporate Governance and Capital Flows in a Global Economy is a must read for anyone interested in financial crises, international risk management, and global competitiveness.
PART I: GLOBAL ISSUES ; 1. Understanding Enron ; . 2. Governance and Corporate Performance ; . 3. Corporate Responsibility and the Triple Bottom Line ; . 4. Corporate Governance and Workers ; . 5. Corporate Governance and Venture Capitalism ; . 6. Governance and the Media ; . 7. Corporate Values, Entreprise Risk and the Board ; . 8. Corporate Governance, Public Governance and Private Investment Decisions ; . 9. Corporate Governance: Responsibilities of Fund Manager and Institutional Investors. ; . 10. Towards an International Code ; PART II: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND CROSS-BORDER CAPITAL FLOWS ; . 11. Global Trends in Capital Flows to Emerging Markets ; . 12. Capital Account Convertibility and Financial Services Liberalisation. ; . 13. International Portfolio Investment and Macro Risks ; . 14. Portfolio Investment,Corporate Governance and Financial Crisis. ; . 15.Foreign Direct Investment, Privatisation and Corporate Governance. ; .16.Portfolio Investment in Emerging Markets An Investor's Perspective. ; PART III: REGIONAL ISSUES AND CASE STUDIES ; . 17. Corporate Governance in Developing Countries ; . 18. Corporate Governance in Transition Economics ; . 19. Corporate Governance and Capital Flows in Latin America ; . 20.Governance in an Emerging Financial Market: The Case of Hong Kong ; . 21. Governance in an Emerging Financial Market: The Case of China ; . 22. Governance in an Emerging Financial Market: The Case of Russia ; . 23. Governance in an Emerging Financial Market: The Case of Poland
