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Explore how huge corporations reshape markets, governance, and everyday life—and what it means for you.
This edition examines the postwar surge of corporate power, the evolution of financial markets, and the ways law and public policy interact with business life. It helps readers understand why corporations are treated as powerful actors in society and what that means for individuals, investors, and public policy.
- How corporate power grows and influences the economy and law
- How accounting and depreciation practices affect profits and public perception
- The rise of holding companies and the shifting balance of control
- The role of public utilities and calls for reform and accountability
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Ripley was Nathaniel Ropes Professor of Economics at Harvard University.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of corporations and finance, exploring their evolution and impact on society. The author takes a critical yet insightful look at the rise of the corporation in the United States, tracing its history from the early days of the republic to the dawn of the 20th century. This historical exploration unveils a complex and often fraught relationship between the corporation and the individual, highlighting the tension between the pursuit of economic growth and the safeguarding of individual rights. The author examines how the corporation, originally conceived as a tool for large-scale ventures, has become the dominant form of business organization, encompassing even the smallest of enterprises. This shift is attributed to a unique American historical experience, marked by a specific blend of federal and state governance, and a growing need for efficient capital mobilization. The author also sheds light on the pervasive influence of corporations in shaping not only the economic landscape but also the very fabric of American society. Through a detailed examination of state-level corporate regulations and the fierce competition among states to attract businesses, the book reveals the complex interplay between political, economic, and social forces that shaped the modern corporation. The book's insights into the often-overlooked intricacies of corporate law and its far-reaching consequences make it a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of business and the role of the corporation in modern society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781440037313_0
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