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Price Theory And Anti-Takeover Laws: Shareholder Protection In Illinois, Vince Goddard

Northern Illinois University Law Review

The article addresses the need to review the laws that govern corporate mergers and acquisitions and shareholder protections in light of the precarious nature [of] today's economy. It discusses the laws by using the tools of economic analysis, to show that states like Illinois can craft and hone their laws so as to create the ideal environment for corporations to facilitate efficiency, and to ensure the maximum amount of shareholder protection.