Jerry W. Markham

A financial history of modern U.S. corporate scandals : from Enron to reform

List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Part I. The Stock Market Bubble and Enron 1. The Stock Market Bubble 2. The Enron Corp. 3. The Enron Scandal and Its Consequences Part II. Full Disclosure and Corporate Governance 4. Full Disclosure 5. Arthur Andersen and Other Scandals 6. Fiduciary Duties and Corporate Governance Principles Part III. Full Disclosure Fails 7. Telecoms and WorldCom 8. Analysts and Insider Trading Scandals 9. More Scandals and Reform Part IV. Recovery and Reform 10. Market Recovery 11. Reforming the Reforms Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Name Index Subject Index.

Research Handbook on Securities Regulation in the United States

This fascinating Handbook provides a clear explanation of the securities market regulation regime in the United States. A diverse set of contributors offer a comprehensive overview of the regulatory process, Dodd-Frank, the principal securities statutes, and the regulators and market participants involved. In addition to a general summary of the topic, this volume provides detailed explanations of the process for registering securities, exemptions from registration, secondary distributions, and the underwriting process.