State, liberalization, and investment question: issues in corporate governance

Bhattacharyya, Asish K (2005): State, liberalization, and investment question: issues in corporate governance. Published in: Democratic governance in India : reflections and refractions (2007): pp. 89-116.

Abstract

This paper examines corporate governance issues in a broader perspective in the context of recent government initiatives to attract FDI in India.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Corporate governance;foreign direct investment;control
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M0 - General > M00 - General

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