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Blueprint for Public Company Reform

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  • Edward Gottesman

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The crisis of confidence in corporate governance and the opacity of public company reporting are growing concerns. These flaws in the market system have been highlighted by the stock market bubble and pose a threat to orderly capital flows. Reform is needed, but legislation may have little effect and can carry unintended consequences. Better solutions can be found by examining the way in which private companies are directed and the type of financial and operational reports they use for budgeting and control. Institutional investors, bankers, professional advisers and Boards of Directors can implement the changes needed to provide more reliable information for valuation of public company securities and to counteract the casino mentality that infects capital markets.

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  • Edward Gottesman, 2003. "Blueprint for Public Company Reform," World Economics, World Economics, 1 Ivory Square, Plantation Wharf, London, United Kingdom, SW11 3UE, vol. 4(4), pages 171-184, October.
  • Handle: RePEc:wej:wldecn:162
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