
Episode 5: The Invisible Code of Capitalism w/ Katharina Pistor
The BREAK—DOWN
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Evolution and Implications of the Corporate Form in Capitalism
Exploring the historical development and characteristics of corporations as legal entities, highlighting the concept of limited liability for investors and recent cases holding parent companies responsible for subsidiary actions. The discussion also covers the complexity of jurisdictional choices in corporate law, the role of conflict of law rules in international business transactions, and the impact of bilateral investment treaties on corporate-state relations and climate regulation.
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