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“I Treat Everyone with Respect”: Debt Collection Attorneys as Agents of Institutionalized Racism in a Color-blind America [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
How do debt collection attorneys understand their work in light of increased regulation of the industry and its historic structural racism? Drawing on over sixty hours of observation in two small claims courts, analysis of three months of cases, and semi-
Miller, Mahala
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Sustainability Reporting Assurance in Italian Listed Companies: Understanding the Role of CEO Characteristics

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Building upon the upper echelons theory, this study investigates the effects of CEO characteristics—in terms of age, gender, and human capital (legal background, educational level, and industry expertise)—on CSR reporting assurance. Using a combination of GMM and logistic regression, it analyzes a sample of non‐financial Italian publicly ...
Fabrizia Sarto   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Policy Paradox: Government Debt Servicing and Local Bank Risk Growth [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv
The issue of local government debt is widely recognized as one of the "gray rhinos" affecting the stable development of China's economy. Government debt can transmit risks to local banks, which are among the primary holders of local debt, thereby triggering systemic financial risks.
arxiv  

Sustainable by Ideology? The Influence of CEO Political Ideology and Ivy League Education on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Performance

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Building on upper echelons theory, this study posits that political ideology serves as a foundational factor influencing whether CEOs prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) outcomes, whereas Ivy League education acts as a contextual factor that moderates this relationship.
Tim Heubeck, Annina Ahrens
wiley   +1 more source

Student Debt and the Class of 2007 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Analyzes state-by-state trends in the average debt of 2007 graduates and percentages of graduates with debt. Lists high- and low-debt states and campuses.
Matthew Reed
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From Diversity to Confusion? The Challenge of Biodiversity Footprint Quantification

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study documents a significant disagreement between the biodiversity footprints of three major providers. This disagreement mainly stems from fundamental disagreement on the underlying methods and data (measurement), while providers agree to a large part on which firm operations contribute to a loss in biodiversity and how they are ...
Raphaela Roeder, Sebastian Utz
wiley   +1 more source

Investing in a Cleaner Future: The Role of Institutional Investors in Corporate Waste Management

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As environmental sustainability gains prominence, institutional investors are increasingly recognized for their influence on corporate environmental practices. Despite this growing interest, their impact on waste management and circular economy initiatives is yet to be explored.
Afef Slama   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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