One of the OECD (2004) principles of corporate governance is that:
“The corporate governance framework should ensure the equitable treatment of all shareholders, including minority and foreign shareholders. All shareholders should have the opportunity to obtain effective redress for violation of their rights.”
This chapter examines this principle in some depth.
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McGee, R.W. (2008). Equitable Treatment of Shareholders. In: McGee, R.W. (eds) Corporate Governance in Transition Economies. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-84831-0_3
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