A new era of investor activism?
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Matthew Taylor from the RSA considers what might be behind the growth of shareholder activism. Some interesting insights here for students wanting to broaden their understanding of the principle agent problem arising from the divorce between ownership and control in modern businesses.
“We are entering an era of investor activism. There are at least three broad shifts that will compel investors to enter the market as more than merely consumers.”
The Yahoo - Carl Icahn relationship is definitely one worth following!
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