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A Survey of Shareholder Activism: Motivation and Empirical Evidence
Stuart Gillan Texas Tech University - Area of Finance Laura T. Starks University of Texas at Austin - Department of Finance 1998 Abstract: Shareholder activism by institutions is an important aspect of U.S. financial markets. We provide an overview of shareholder activism by institutional and individual investors, emphasising their focus on corporate governance, the identity of the activists, and a brief history of their activities. We also present a survey of the theoretical and empirical research regarding the motivations and outcomes of shareholder activism.
Keywords: Corporate Governance, Shareholder Activism JEL Classifications: G30, G34 Working Paper SeriesDate posted: February 07, 2005 ; Last revised: February 07, 2005Suggested CitationContact Information
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