Arrow's theorem effectively established the discipline of social choice. Its significance is suggested by first considering May's theorem on majority rule with two alternatives. We add consideration of the two Arrow conditions of Independence and Transitivity, which become relevant only with...

Banks and other financial and insurance institutions (hereinafter banks) are often neglected by business and human rights scholarship. While perhaps less visible than manufacturing or extractive industries’ human rights impacts, banks mobilize trillions of dollars to fund projects that can...

To disentangle the complexities of business scaling, this chapter systematically reviews existing literature to differentiate scaling from traditional notions of high growth, focusing on strategic, operational, and environmental considerations. We identify dominant themes in the literature and...

In this chapter, we conceptually explore the notion of circular economy (CE) concerning the twin transition towards digitalisation and greening of the economy by manufacturing firms. We propose that developing and emerging economies manufacturing firms need to build appropriate digital...

Monetary policy in Latin America has evolved in five different phases. The first phase is characterized by the establishment of the first central banks adhering to a gold standard. The second phase is marked by the abandonment of the gold standard and the adoption of discretionary, rather than...

This chapter looks at the role of circular economy (CE) principles in shaping sustainable practices among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a particular focus on the craft sector. It is noted that while existing CE research and initiatives have predominantly concentrated on large...

This entry explores Christian institutions as agents of financialized capitalism. Building on the case of a Ghanaian bank that employed a Christian pastor as its board chairman, I show how Christian leaders are transforming into market experts in a context where financial liberalization meets...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, driving advancements in diagnostic accuracy, risk assessment, and image segmentation. By detecting early disease signs, predicting patient outcomes, and assisting in medical image analysis, AI offers the potential...

This chapter looks at strategic change during a series of unexpected shocks from the perspective of outside stakeholders. It aims to examine corporate disclosure regarding strategic change in social media. We use content analysis to explore the strategic change tweets of 30 of the world's...

Designers play a pivotal role in reshaping urban planning and policy by introducing innovative approaches. The 2016 rezoning in New York City involved community participation and collaboration among local politicians, NGOs, and designers through digital and non-digital tools. Implementing...