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Can Financial Markets Push for CSR?
Those in advanced and developed industrial countries may be tempted to view emerging markets as irresponsible producers of pollution and a culprit for much of the world’s global warming. But research on South America reveals a surge in local-specific sustainability indexes for investors seeking a clearer picture of firms’ responsible business practices.

Understanding the glass ceiling in the accountancy profession: novel perspectives
From the paper “New avenues of research to explain the rarity of females at the top of the accountancy profession”, by Anne Jeny and Estefania Santacreu-Vasut, published in Palgrave Communication, March 2017.

Gender Diversity in Central Banks: How May Things Evolve?
New research by Patricia Charlety Professor of Economics and Finance, with Estefania Santacreu-Vasut, Professor of Economics, both at ESSEC Business School

Political Risk vs. Economic Policy Risk: Which one really matters?
Giovanni Pagliardi, PhD student at ESSEC Business School, and Prof. François Longin, Prof. of Finance, share research on 32 countries and provide a ground-breaking decision-aid tool for international investment and development funds.

Irregular Migration and Network Effects: What Policy Implications for Europe?
Professor Radu Vranceanu comments on the complex relationship between regular and irregular migration in the EU context

who still needs French unions?
The dynamics of French unionism and the recent tensions between French unions and the government related to proposed changes in the French labour law can be understood more accurately from an appropriate historical perspective.

Brexit, so what?
From a European perspective, it may not be such a big deal - but a lot still depends on what the member countries decide to do.

What leads us to trust untrustworthy investment opportunities?
Financier Bernard Madoff (2nd-R) walks out from Federal Court after a bail hearing in Manhattan January 5, 2009 in New York City. Madoff is accused of running a $50 billion Ponzi scheme through his investment company.

Is France the World Champion for Brands?
Even if France can today be regarded as the world champion of brands, it is affected by a major global trend: the overall decline of brand value in acquisitions.

Europe needs the UK and its sense of economic direction
The departure of the UK would deal a serious blow to this alliance, while strengthening protectionist, centralist supporters within the EU. Such a transformation would carry with it long-term economic risks.