Corporation Nation (Haney Foundation Series)
"The originality of the book derives from Wright's juxtaposition of the modern debate on corporate governance with his own intimate knowledge of  19th century literature and case law and a major new database." -- Les Hannah, Financial History (Fall 2013), 38."Based on historical evidence, Corporation Nation makes a compelling argument for improved internal corporate governance." -- James McRitchie, Corpgov.net (Jan. 27, 2014)."Drawing on a wealth of new material, Robert E. Wright not only shows that corporations were, during the first two thirds of the century, much  more numerous and widespread than previously assumed, but also argues that antebellum corporations were by and large well governed and efficient - so much so, in fact, that present-day managers and investors  would be well advised to follow their example." -- Catherine Davies, Arbeitsbereich Globalgeschichte, Freie Universität Berlin"Drawing from newly collected data,Corporation Nationoffers a provocative perspective on the history of the American business corporation and argues for reforms that would improve the governance of modern business enterprises."—Eric Hilt, Wellesley College"An engaging and well-written narrative of the development of corporate governance practices in American corporations."—Dan Wadhwani, Eberhardt School of Business