Building on the concept of externalities, we propose an explanation of how multinationals can contribute to the enactment of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals as part of their ordinary investments. First, we suggest grouping the 17 Sustainable Development Goals into six...

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted the performance of business contracts around the globe. But does COVID-19 meet the requirements of a force majeure event, relieving contracting parties from their obligations? Using a sample of 621 joint venture (JV) contracts, we address this question...

In this essay, we connect the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-an extensive collection of society-level goals and targets aimed at addressing grand challenges and achieving global sustainability by 2030-to firm-level sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance...