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“I Treat Everyone with Respect”: Debt Collection Attorneys as Agents of Institutionalized Racism in a Color-blind America [PDF]
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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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
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The Policy Paradox: Government Debt Servicing and Local Bank Risk Growth [PDF]
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.
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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
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Foreign Bondholders and American State Debts
Tipton R. Snavely, Reginald C. McGrane
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State borrowing: Part lll-sinking funds for the absolute redemption of existing and future state debts [PDF]
Robert Mackenzie Johnston
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Student Debt and the Class of 2007 [PDF]
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
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
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Investing in a Cleaner Future: The Role of Institutional Investors in Corporate Waste Management
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
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