Current research focuses on establishing a new academic field examining the intersection of corporate governance, economic systems, and species survival.
My doctoral work synthesizes existing research across disciplines to expose systematic issues previously missed due to disciplinary silos. This interdisciplinary approach reveals how shareholder primacy functions as a wealth extraction mechanism with existential consequences.
Primary Dissertation Focus
This comprehensive analysis connects shareholder primacy theory to species-level threats, systematically refuting foundational arguments and exposing corporate funding bias in academic research. The work establishes a new field of study examining how corporate governance models impact not just business outcomes, but human and planetary survival.
Interdisciplinary synthesis drawing from economics, business ethics, environmental science, sociology, and political economy. Systematic literature review combined with historical analysis and comparative case studies.
Examining viable alternatives to shareholder primacy that prioritize long-term value creation for all stakeholders. Historical analysis shows capitalism functioned more effectively during periods (1945-1970) when stakeholder interests were balanced.
Developing frameworks for corporate governance that balance profit maximization with broader social responsibility. Studying countries that resisted shareholder primacy and their comparative performance.
Exploring post-capitalist cooperative economics and sustainable business models. Examining how monopoly power and corporate concentration impact economic vitality and social well-being.
Investigating how corporate funding influences academic research on business and economics. Exposing systematic bias in favor of shareholder primacy theory.
Practical frameworks for businesses that create value for all stakeholders while maintaining long-term viability. Bridging academic theory with entrepreneurial practice.
Breaking down disciplinary silos to reveal systematic issues in corporate governance and economic policy. Connecting research across business, environmental science, and social systems.
This research aims to establish a new academic field that examines corporate governance through the lens of species survival and planetary health. By synthesizing insights across disciplines, the work reveals how current economic models threaten long-term human and environmental sustainability.
I welcome collaboration with researchers, practitioners, and organizations working on related topics. Areas of particular interest include:
Joint research projects, co-authored publications, and conference presentations on corporate governance and economic systems.
Working with policymakers and advocacy organizations to translate research into actionable governance reforms.
Consulting with businesses seeking to implement stakeholder-centered governance models and sustainable practices.