James Kwak

Earlier this month I wrote another “Medium” article about whether or not directors have a so-called fiduciary duty to maximize profits. The answer is no.

By: James Kwak ,; TheBaselineScenario

January 26, 2015

Op-Ed

Politics & Elections

Game of Thrones, The Wire and the New York Fed

In the United States, for the most part, you don't have to do anything illegal: the system takes care of it for you.

By: James Kwak ,; TheBaselineScenario

October 2, 2014

News

Politics & Elections

Corporate Political Contributions and Bad Faith, Whatever That Is

In a new paper, law professor Joseph Leahy has outlined a new theory under which shareholders can contest corporate political contributions.

By: James Kwak ,; TheBaselineScenario

June 25, 2014

Op-Ed

Economy & Labor

Larry Summers Should Keep His Mouth Shut

Larry Summers is well on his way to rehabilitating his public image as a brilliant intellectual.

By: James Kwak ,; TheBaselineScenario

June 10, 2014

Op-Ed

Economy & Labor

Czars, Kings, and Presidents

ProPublica's columnist Jesse Eisinger describes the tendency to focus on Tim Geithner, while ignoring the role of the president.

By: James Kwak ,; TheBaselineScenario

May 23, 2014

Op-Ed

Is Credit Suisse Really in Jail?

The reason for the kid-glove treatment, of course, is the fear that Credit Suisse is too big to jail.

By: James Kwak ,; TheBaselineScenario

May 21, 2014

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