Corporate Governance Matters: A Closer Look at Organizational Choices and Their Consequences

Acknowledgments

First and foremost, we would like to thank Michelle E. Gutman of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, without whom this book would not have been possible. Michelle provided incredible support throughout this project and was instrumental at each step of the way, from concept and outline, to research, editing, and production. Her incredible work ethic and positive attitude are a model that researchers should strive to emulate, and our work and lives have been greatly enhanced because of her.

We would also like to thank the many experts who provided insight, commentary, and feedback to this work. In particular, we would like to thank Michael Klausner (Stanford Law School), who was invaluable in clarifying legal constructs—particularly ...