Redefining agency theory to internalize environmental product externalities: A tentative proposal based on life cycle thinking

Pages: 101 - 124
Published: Jan 1, 2018
Abstract
This chapter challenges the shareholder focus of the mainstream use of agency theory, and explores the possibility of redefining agency theory. The aim is to investigate the potential of internalizing environmental externalities of products, although much will be relevant also to social and economic issues. This chapter deals with the corporation, the dominant legal form of doing business, including the development of new products, and of...
Paper Details
Title
Redefining agency theory to internalize environmental product externalities: A tentative proposal based on life cycle thinking
Published Date
Jan 1, 2018
Journal
Pages
101 - 124
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