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Responding To Corporate Takeovers: Raiders, Management, And Boards Of Directors, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Responding To Corporate Takeovers: Raiders, Management, And Boards Of Directors, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This article refutes the need for government to intervene in hostile takeovers, arguing instead that the blame lies with board management. Acknowledging that "hostile" takeovers represent just a small fraction of all mergers, it stresses that corporate boards ultimately have the final say in all decisions.
Regulation And The Public Interest, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Regulation And The Public Interest, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The increase in government regulation during the 1960s and 1970s is examined, as well as showing the importance of understanding the benefit/cost ratio of regulation.
The Future Of Business: Shock Or Stability?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Future Of Business: Shock Or Stability?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum offers suggestions on ways to reduce government controls and the need for a better understanding of how government policies affect the private sector.
Business Policy And The Public Welfare, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Business Policy And The Public Welfare, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
It is not a question of advocating for the elimination of all government intervention in the economy, as many government programs do generate important benefits to the public. This paper calls for a new way of thinking in public policymaking. This new paradigm must simultaneously help to achieve the nation's social goals while allowing business to pursue more efficient production of better goods and services.